Senate Concurrent Resolution 542

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE PUCKETT HIGH SCHOOL "WOLVES" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2002 SEASON.

WHEREAS, the Puckett High School "Wolves" Football Team put an exclamation point on the 2002 season by winning the Class A State Championship with a thrilling defensive stand in double overtime against Weir High School; and

WHEREAS, this excellent team won their Class A division and Class A Central State Regional Tournament Championships on their way to the state title, and completed the 2002 regular season with an outstanding 13-1 record; and

WHEREAS, the 2002 State Championship Team included the following members: #1 Terrell Jackson, #2 Zack Parker, #4 Matt Parker, #9 Brad Parker, #10 Armundo Robinson, #11 Mario Robinson, #15 Royal Purvis, #20 John Elmore, #21 Chris Harris, #23 Matt Edwards, #24 Matthew Stewart, #30 Larry Pittman, #31 Black Bowman, #32 Joseph Robinson, #33 James Lockett, #40 Paul Ray, #41 Michael Wood, #42 Justin Hanks, #43 Darrius Jones, #50 Anthony Weghorst, #51 Catlin Meadows, #52 Ben Brassfield, #55 Daniel Kelly, #56 Jake Vanderford, #58 Michael Phanensteil, #60 Justin Harrison, #61 Devy Stevens, #62 Josh Hofsass, #63 Jesse Pagart, #64 Terrell Parker, #66 Justin Woods, #68 Devin Keys, #70 Jonathan Webb, #71 Andy Taylor, #72 Darmarcus Williams, #73 Justin Lewis, #75 Tyler Harpole, #76 Dwight McDougal, #78 Jake Gregory, #79 Brian Taylor, #80 Bill Stevens, #81 Micah Vanderford, #82 Matthew Clark, #84 B.J. Shows, #85 Thomas Skinner, #86 Brett Frazier, #88 Charlie Harrist and Managers, Josh Barrett, Cory Wadford and Luke Greenlee; and

WHEREAS, the Wolves Football Team was ably led by Head Coach Lennis Stevens and Assistant Coaches Bill McGehee, Chad Norton, Curt Crain and Zach Dear, who began the season emphasizing a strong defense and ended the Championship Tournament with a solid offense; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the accomplishment of this group of 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, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Puckett High School "Wolves" Football Team and Coach Lennis Stevens for winning the Class A State Championship and for their outstanding 2002 regular season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution shall be presented to Coach Stevens and Principal Thad Haskins on behalf of the team and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.