Senate Resolution 17

(As Adopted by Senate)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE GREENVILLE ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL "FIGHTING IRISH" TENNIS TEAM AND COACH ANGELA HENDRIX FOR WINNING THEIR 13TH TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Greenville St. Joseph Catholic School "Fighting Irish" Tennis Team is proud to boast its 13th team state championship, and its 3rd straight state championship; and

WHEREAS, St. Joseph holds a MHSAA record for having the most team championships of any school classification 1-5; and

WHEREAS, St. Joseph invites strong competition. They have played teams consistently in the 2A-5A classifications during the regular season. This year their regular season record was 11-1, losing only to Oxford High School; and

WHEREAS, the district tournament was easily won by the Fighting Irish making it their sixth straight division crown. With seven teams participating, St. Joseph accrued 14 points, which was twice the points of any other team; and

WHEREAS, individual wins for the gold include boys double players, Cheston Cascio and Joseph Paul DeAngelo; girls doubles players, Lauren Zepponi and Caroline Oakes; and

WHEREAS, Coach Angela Hendrix was chosen Mississippi Association of Coaches "Tennis Coach of the Year" for 2005. She previously won this honor in 2002; and

WHEREAS, team members for the Fighting Irish include: Seniors, Cheston Cascio, Victor Lucas, Lindsey Keen, Lindsey Santucci, Caroline Oakes, Lauren Zepponi; Juniors, Brittany Jelks, Joseph Paul DeAngelo; Sophomores, Katie Cazalas, Zach Molin, Toyia Slay, Frank Signa, Lenoir Taylor, Cathie Wrenn; Freshmen, Elizabeth Meadow, Cedrick Williams; Middle School, Angel DeAngelo, Maggie Artman, Sarah Maranto, Breta McDonnical, Lauren Keen, Bobbie Hollins, Clay Curry and Stephen Serio; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the outstanding achievements 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 Greenville St. Joseph Catholic School "Fighting Irish" Tennis Team and Coach Angela Hendrix for winning their 13th team state championship, which was also their 3rd straight state championship, and for their outstanding 2005 season; and extend to the team members and their families the best wishes of the Senate in their future athletic and academic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Hendrix and the Headmaster of St. Joseph Catholic School, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.