House Concurrent Resolution 82

(As Adopted by House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON BEING SELECTED AS 2003-2004 CLASS 1A SMALL STATE CHAMPIONS.

WHEREAS, the Walnut High School Wildcats Cheerleading Squad finished the 2003-2004 season of cheerleading competition with an outstanding record of accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats Cheerleaders did very well in competition this year, winning the 2003-2004 Class 1A Small State Cheerleading Championship, topping their third place finish in 2002-2003; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats won first place for overall team grade point average in 2002-2003; and

WHEREAS, the 2003-2004 Wildcats Cheerleaders include Ayla Hopper, Brittney Crowell, Amber Gunn, Hope Wilbanks, Tammy Thompson, Amber Ledbetter, Bailey Knight, Rebekah Sheppard, Brittney Amarsi, Gabrielle Jones, Meagan Hopper and Christina Eaton; and

WHEREAS, the Walnut High School Wildcats Cheerleaders have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Wanda Skinner-Wilbanks and Assistant Coach Amy Mauney, who have broadened the cheerleaders' knowledge of the cheerleading competition and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Wildcats Cheerleaders spend numerous hours per week practicing their elite stunts, dance routines and cheers in addition to cheering at sporting events; and

WHEREAS, the Walnut High School Wildcats Cheerleaders have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a high degree of sportsmanship, and their activities and attitudes reflect great credit upon the individual cheerleaders and their coach and bring great honor to Walnut 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 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 Walnut High School Wildcats Cheerleaders, Coach Wanda Skinner-Wilbanks and Assistant Coach Amy Mauney, for being selected the 2003-2004 Class 1A Small State Cheerleading Champions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Walnut High School, Coach Wanda Skinner-Wilbanks, Assistant Coach Amy Mauney and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.