MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2004 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Pickering, Thames, Frazier
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHEAST JONES HIGH SCHOOL "LADY TIGER" BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE 4A CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2003-2004 SEASON.
WHEREAS, the Northeast Jones High School "Lady Tiger" Basketball Team completed the 2003-2004 season in spectacular fashion by winning the Class 4A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, the Lady Tigers compiled an outstanding record of 32-3 in the 2003-2004 championship season, and the team members emphasized academics by achieving a Team Grade Point Average of 96; and
WHEREAS, on the road to the State Championship, the Lady Tigers won the West Jones Classic Tournament, the Petal Tournament, the Northeast Jones Classic, and placed second in the District and South State Regional Tournaments; and
WHEREAS, the Championship 2003-2004 Lady Tigers' roster is as follows:
Player Position Year
Alicia Abney Guard Senior
Stevie Pugh Guard Junior
Nikki Simmons Forward Sophomore
Hope Jones Forward Senior, Captain
Santana Barnes Guard Junior
Deanna McMillan Guard Senior
Santana McGruder Guard Senior
Taphne Jackson Guard Senior, Captain
Jessica McKenzie Forward Senior, Captain
Kim Lewis Guard Sophomore
Kristin BlackledgeCenter Junior
Ebonie Jefferson Forward Sophomore
Sheree Hales Forward Senior
Consuela Tucker Center Freshman; and
WHEREAS, the team is ably coached by Head Coach Vicki Rutland and Assistant Coach Sherri Buxton who instilled a work ethic in this squad, emphasizing a tenacious defense; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Northeast Jones High School "Lady Tiger" Basketball Team and Coach Vicki Rutland for their outstanding 2003-2004 season and for winning the Class 4A State Championship, and extend to them the best wishes of the Senate for their future athletic and academic success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the team, be forwarded to Northeast Jones Principal Dwain Strickland and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.