House Concurrent Resolution 61

(As Adopted by House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WAR EAGLES FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2006 SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Wayne County High School War Eagles Football Team finished the 2006 season with an exceptional undefeated record of 15-0; and

WHEREAS, throughout the season the War Eagles participated in playoffs, which included victories as the 4A South State Champions and 4A State Champions; and

WHEREAS, prior to claiming this year’s state title, the Wayne County High School War Eagles won back-to-back state championships, winning the 5A State Championship in 2002 and the 4A State Championship in 2003; and

WHEREAS, the War Eagles were superbly coached and inspired by Coach Marcus Boyles and assistant coaches, Tim Blackwell, Todd Breland, Rusty Milner, Toby Collums, Marvin Chapman, Kelly Murphy, Michael Hall and Will Mason, who have broadened the players' knowledge of the game and refined their skills in execution; and

WHEREAS, Coach Marcus Boyles has brought additional honor to himself and to Wayne County High School by being selected as Coach of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Coaches; and

WHEREAS, several of the War Eagles have been recognized for their hard work, dedication and superior play this season, including the naming of Kenneth Whigham, Marquese Ray and Drexler Johnson as All-State Team Members; and

WHEREAS, the Wayne County High School War Eagles, have developed a winning and cooperative spirit and a superb degree of sportsmanship and their activities and attitude reflect great credit upon the individual players and their coaches and bring great honor to Wayne County High School; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when demonstrated by the young people 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 Wayne County High School War Eagles Football Team, Coach Marcus Boyles and assistant coaches, Tim Blackwell, Todd Breland, Rusty Milner, Toby Collums, Marvin Chapman, Kelly Murphy, Michael Hall and Will Mason, for their outstanding 2006 season, for winning the 4A State Championship and for displaying tireless devotion to their athletic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Wayne County High School, Coach Marcus Boyles, assistant coaches, Tim Blackwell, Todd Breland, Rusty Milner, Toby Collums, Marvin Chapman, Kelly Murphy, Michael Hall and Will Mason, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.