House Concurrent Resolution 129

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING OUR LADY ACADEMY CRESCENTS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2003-2004 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI STATE HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 3A/2A/1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Our Lady Academy Volleyball Team had a successful 2003-2004 season, finishing the 2003-2004 season with a remarkable record of 26 wins, 12 losses; and

WHEREAS, throughout the regular season and playoffs, the Crescents fought and defeated many well-contended teams and captured the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 3A/2A/1A State Championship and the Division 8 championship; and

WHEREAS, the 2003-2004 team for the Our Lady Academy Crescents continued the school's long winning history by capturing a back-to-back State Championship and the school's fourth consecutive Division 8 Championship; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Crescents' Volleyball Team are: Jaimie Reisch, Celeste Plaisance, Katherine Guichet, Emily Hall, Kaylee Schmitt, Rachel Cuevas, Sarah Loiacano, Katherine Lobrano, Margaret Rittiner, Lakasia Duckworth, Lauren Renz, Jordan Fisher, Lindsay Benvenutti, Amanda Meyers, Shelley Reboul, Victoria Romano, Rachel Cranford and Annie Giardino; and

WHEREAS, the Crescents have been superbly coached and inspired by Head Coach Mike Meyers and Assistant Coach Steve Reboul, who have broadened the Crescents' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Mike Meyers has brought additional honor to himself and to Our Lady Academy by being named Mississippi Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, the Crescents have been supported in their athletic endeavors and can attribute much of their success to the many parents, fans and supporters whose moral and spiritual encouragement have remained fervent throughout the season; and

WHEREAS, the Crescents 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 Our Lady Academy; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the youth 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 Our Lady Academy Crescents Volleyball Team and their coaches, Head Coach Mike Meyers, and Assistant Coach Steve Reboul for their phenomenal 2003-2004 season, for winning the MHSAA Class 3A/2A/1A State Championship, the Division 8 Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Our Lady Academy, Head Coach Mike Meyers, Assistant Coach Steve Reboul and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.