House Resolution 15

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL REBELS GOLF TEAM UPON ITS OUTSTANDING 2003-2004 SEASON AND WINNING THE Mississippi HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the George County High School Rebels Golf Team had an outstanding year, finishing the 2003-2004 season with 14 first place finishes and three second place finishes; and

WHEREAS, showcasing immense talent, the Rebels Golf Team have brought great honor and pride to George County High School by winning the 2003-2004 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 4A State Championship and the District 8, Division 7-4A Championship; and

WHEREAS, members of the 2003-2004 Rebels Golf Team are: Josh McMullan, Drew Goff, Devin Sellers, Blaine Henderson, Drew Davis, Shane Mason, Brett Nelson, Bo Fryfogle, Spence Landrum, Justin Howell and Tony Mason; and

WHEREAS, there have been individual honors bestowed on the only senior player of the team, Josh McMullan, who signed on for a golf scholarship with East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, the Rebels have been superbly coached and inspired this season by Head Coach Darwin Nelson, who has broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, the Rebels 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 George County High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the George County High School Rebels Golf Team and their coach for an outstanding 2003-2004 season, for winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to George County High School, Head Coach Darwin Nelson and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.