MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2004 1st Extraordinary Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Dearing, Browning, Butler, Chamberlin, Frazier, Gordon, Jackson (11th), Jackson (15th), Jordan, Kirby, Mettetal, Posey, Walls
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" BOYS BASEBALL TEAM IN NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI, AND HEAD COACH CRAIG BEESLEY FOR WINNING THE CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2004 SEASON.
WHEREAS, the Cathedral High School "Green Wave" Boys Baseball Team in Natchez, Mississippi, achieved their ultimate goal this year by winning the Class 1A State Championship; and
WHEREAS, Coach Craig Beesley, and Assistant Coaches Ken Beesley, Mark McCann and Gary Jones led this championship team to an outstanding 29-4 record for the 2004 season; and
WHEREAS, on their way up the ladder of success the Green Wave won the Vidalia, Louisiana, Tournament Championship, the Regional 1st Round Playoff Championship and the South State Regional Championship; and
WHEREAS, the following team members attained individual honors: Jeremy Davis, All-State and All-District; Te Riley, All-State and All-District; Garrett Jones, All-State and All-District; Wyler Murray, Second Team All-State and All-District; Corey Walker, Second Team All-State and All-District; Michael Blain, All-District; Charlie Lane, Honorable Mention All-District; Andrew Ellard, Honorable Mention All-District; Preston Hicks, Honorable Mention All-District; Drew Burns, Honorable Mention All-District; Nick Anderson, Honorable Mention All-District; and
WHEREAS, the championship game was made more difficult because the playoffs were delayed due to rain on several occasions;
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the celebration 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, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Cathedral High School "Green Wave" Boys Baseball Team in Natchez, Mississippi, and Coach Craig Beesley for winning the Class 1A State Championship and for their outstanding 2004 season, and extend to them the best wishes of the Senate on their future academic and athletic endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the coaches and team, forwarded to the Principal of Natchez-Cathedral and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.