Senate Concurrent Resolution 568

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MEMBERS OF PHI THETA KAPPA'S ALL-MISSISSIPPI ACADEMIC TEAM ON THE OCCASION OF "MISSISSIPPI PHI THETA KAPPA DAY."

WHEREAS, on March 7, 2012, members of Phi Theta Kappa, an esteemed honor society for community and junior colleges, which has its international headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, will celebrate "Mississippi Phi Theta Kappa Day"; and

WHEREAS, special commendations are extended to the outstanding scholars who comprise Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team, a team of highly successful community and junior college students assembled by the Mississippi Community College Board, to participate in Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team competition; and

WHEREAS, the following students have been recognized as members of the 2012 All-Mississippi Academic Team: Lavonda D. Clay, Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale; Feryn S. Silket, Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale; Jacqueline L. Champs, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez; Faith A. O'Brien, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Natchez; Jamie R. Cochran, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Simpson County; Clayton M. Giles, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Simpson County; Kimberly M. Kolpek, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson; Michael M. Wise, Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson; Dustin L.Cullen, East Central Community College in Decatur; Raychal A. Reed, East Central Community College in Decatur; Jodi L. Brown, East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew; Hillary J. Leonard, East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew; Cassandra K. Cobb, East Mississippi Community College in Scooba; Jessica L. Luke, East Mississippi Community College in Scooba; Michelle L. Bruff, Hinds Community College in Jackson; Stephanie Goss, Hinds Community College in Pearl; Alain-Daniel Rafiki Wa-Baguma, Hinds Community College in Pearl; Olubusola M. Hall, Hinds Community College in Raymond; Tameka Wilson, Hinds Community College in Raymond; Trina Williams, Hinds Community College in Utica; Haley L. Sims, Holmes Community College in Goodman; Steven C. Thomas, Holmes Community College in Goodman; Jatela M. Cooley, Holmes Community College in Grenada; Sarah R. Loper, Holmes Community College in Grenada; Elizabeth N. Ballard, Holmes Community College in Ridgeland; William H. Runion, Holmes Community College in Ridgeland; Mark A. Hunt, Itawamba Community College in Fulton; Christy A. Sudduth, Itawamba Community College in Fulton; Candace D. Baker, Itawamba Community College in Tupelo; Anita K. Carroll, Itawamba Community College in Tupelo; Katie E. Pittman, Jones County Junior College in Ellisville; Jordy H. White, Jones County Junior College in Ellisville; Chris D. Kolb, Meridian Community College in Meridian; Mathenious Summers, Mississippi Delta Community College in Greenville; Melissa L. Manor, Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead; Robyn N. Smyly, Mississippi Delta Community College in Moorhead; Katelyn S. Day, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier; Rachel L. Payne, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier; Brittney D. Cruz, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport; Sage L. Gerard, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gulfport; Jacie E. Meyers, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston; Brittany D. Urbati, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston; Toby W. Brandon, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville; Charles T. Dean, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville; Joyce E. Jeltz, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Southaven; Megan E. Jones, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Oxford; John P. Biffle, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia; Rachel Qing Zi Voss, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia; James E. Hodges, Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg; Sarah A. Brand, Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg; Gineca M. Garriga, Pearl River Community College in Poplarville; Debra H. Thompson, Pearl River Community College in Poplarville; Lacey F. Orr, Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit; Emily K. Wicker, Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit; and

WHEREAS, as members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team, these students have demonstrated impressive intellect, outstanding leadership and a determination for achieving academic excellence; and

WHEREAS, the praiseworthy and devoted efforts of the members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team have earned great respect and admiration for themselves and their academic institutions; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize and commend the accomplishments of these students who have brought honor to their colleges and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the members of Phi Theta Kappa's All-Mississippi Academic Team and extend heartiest wishes for success in all of their future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be furnished to Phi Theta Kappa and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.