Senate Resolution 7

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MYRTLE HIGH SCHOOL "LADY HAWKS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR ITS EXCELLENT 2000-2001 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Myrtle High School "Lady Hawks" Girls Basketball Team completed the 2000-2001 season with an excellent record of 33 wins and 4 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Hawks made major accomplishments in tournament play: Ingomar Tournament Champions, West Union Round Robin Tournament Champions, Myrtle Classic Tournament Champions, Division 2-IA Tournament Champions, North State IA Champions; and Second Place in the State IA Tournament; and

WHEREAS, several individual team members received honors worthy of recognition: Armintie Price (All-State, All-State Tournament Team, All-North State Team, All-Division Team, All-Union County Team), Priscilla Berry (All-State, All-State Tournament Team, All-North State Team, All-Division Team, All-Union County Team), Kelly Yates (All-State Tournament Team, All-North State Team, All-Union County Team, All-Division Team Honorable Mention), and Brittany Robbins (All-Union County Team Honorable Mention); and

WHEREAS, Coach John Sherman emphasized basic basketball skills and instilled a winning team spirit in the Lady Hawks; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the accomplishments of these student athletes, who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Myrtle High School "Lady Hawks" Girls Basketball Team and Coach Sherman for their excellent 2000-2001 season, and wish them continued success in their athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Sherman on behalf of the entire Myrtle High School Girls Basketball Team, and be made available to the Principal of Myrtle High School, and members of the Capitol Press Corps.