House Resolution 47

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2011-2012 LAKE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD FOR WINNING THE 2011 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 2A COED NONTUMBLING CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the Lake High School Cheerleading Squad performed against and defeated several other dance teams from across the state for the title of Class 2A State Champions of the Coed Nontumbling category at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi, on December 17, 2011; and

WHEREAS, in their spirited presentation, the Lake High School Cheerleading Squad produced a dominating show of talent, courage and commitment to triumph in the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A division of the championship competition to achieve an amazing feat; and

WHEREAS, outfitted with a youthful 2011-2012 team, Coach Kayla Myers, along with Choreographer Will Emmons, managed to compose a championship cheerleading routine; and

WHEREAS, working on their state championship routine to turn it into perfection for the state competition, the team knew it would take all their sponsors asked of them in order to be confident enough to hit their difficult routine perfectly; and

WHEREAS, the Lake High School Cheerleading Squad is comprised of the following members: Samantha Adams, Shelby Blackwell, Allison Colbert, Katie Colbert, Myia Evans, Whitney Garrett, Mara Hines, Haley Judge, Kasey Logan, Megan Miles, Brianna Parkman, Joshua Parkman, Hannah Rainer, Tyler Richardson, Katie Ware and Lacie Williams; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of these Magnolia State student athletes have brought honor to Lake High School and to the entire State of Mississippi with their back-to-back state cheerleading championship titles; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize the accomplishments of young student athletes, such as the Lake High School Cheerleading Squad 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 Scott County School District and the community:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Lake High School Cheerleading Squad for their 2011 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 2A Coed Nontumbling Championship title and extend best wishes for continued success in all of their future academic and athletic pursuits.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Lake High School, Coach Kayla Myers, the Scott County School District and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.