House Concurrent Resolution 73

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE TAYLORSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TARTARS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2002-2003 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 2002 CLASS 2A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Taylorsville High School Tartars Football Team finished the 2002-2003 season with an exceptional record of 12 wins and only 3 losses; and

WHEREAS, the Tartars won the Class 2A State Championship for the fifth time; and

WHEREAS, the Tartars were superbly coached and inspired this season by Head Coach Shannon White and Assistant Coaches James Ray, Matt Caldwell, Terry Evans, Larry Campbell, Warren Woodrow, Jarrod Jordan and Andy Davis; who broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Tartars have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring honor to Taylorsville High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the young people of our great state, who are its future:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Taylorsville High School Tartars Football Team and Head Coach Shannon White and Assistant Coaches James Ray, Matt Caldwell, Terry Evans, Larry Campbell, Warren Woodrow, Jarrod Jordan and Andy Davis for their outstanding 2002 football season and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Taylorsville High School, Head Coach Shannon White and to members of the Capitol Press Corp.