MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2012 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Baker, Gipson, McGee, Moore, Rogers (61st), Weathersby, Brown (66th)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2011-2012 NORTHWEST RANKIN HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2011 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 6A JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Northwest Rankin High School Dance Team performed against and defeated several other dance teams from across the state for the title of Class 6A State Champions in the Jazz category at the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) State Championship on December 16, 2011, at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Rankin High School Dance Team produced a dominating show of talent, courage and commitment to triumph in the MHSAA Class 6A division of the championship competition to achieve an amazing feat, not only in receiving the Class 6A Championship title, but also in winning the Overall Grand Championship in Jazz by defeating dance teams in all of the MHSAA Classes in the Jazz category; and
WHEREAS, this unique team that is filled with heart has only one returning dancer out of the 15-member team comprised of freshmen, sophomores and juniors; and
WHEREAS, outfitted with a youthful 2011-2012 team, sponsors Erin Cole and Jill Canoy, along with choreographer Emily Clark, managed to compose a championship jazz dance team; and
WHEREAS, working on their state championship routine to turn it into perfection for the state competition, the team knew it would take all that their sponsors asked of them in order to be confident enough to hit their difficult routine perfectly; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of these Magnolia State student athletes have brought honor to Northwest Rankin High School and to the entire State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize the accomplishments of young student athletes, such as the Northwest Rankin High School Dance Team, whose dedication to their academics and athletics is exemplary of the same dedication of the parents', teachers' and sponsors' commitment to equip them with life's necessary tools, which reflect great honor upon the entire Rankin County School District and community:
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 Northwest Rankin High School Dance Team for their 2011 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A Jazz Championship title and extend best wishes to the team for continued success in all of their academic and athletic pursuits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Northwest Rankin High School, sponsors Erin Cole and Jill Canoy, choreographer Emily Clark, the Rankin County School District and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.