House Concurrent Resolution 14

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JARIOUS "JAY" HOLLOWAY, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.

WHEREAS, "To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, the grand architect of the universe, the immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny, has summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Jarious "Jay" Holloway, to eternal rest, as he has made life's final transition from earthly travailing to heavenly reward, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi and the Copiah County community lost a wonderful friend, student, athlete and Christian on September 29, 2015, with the passing of Jay, who was born on February 2, 1999, to Fred and Carol Holloway; and

WHEREAS, Jay began his education at Hazlehurst Elementary School, which he attended from kindergarten through second grade, before enrolling at Copiah Academy in third grade; and

WHEREAS, Jay was a gifted student and athlete, participating in various sports, including baseball, basketball, football and track and field, and even though he dreamed of becoming a Southeastern Conference and National Football League quarterback, Jay was talented in all of the sports he participated in, and even won South State titles in the discus throw in consecutive years and won the state championship for the 2014-2015 school year; and

WHEREAS, Jay was not only successful on the field, but off the field as well, as recognized by his fellow students when they voted him into the 2014-2015 Beauty and Beau Pageant, where he placed first runner-up; and

WHEREAS, as a teen, Jay remained a faithful and active member of New Life Cathedral of Worship, and his willingness to serve others and his love of life and God will continue to impact the lives of others in his church, school and community; and

WHEREAS, though he has traversed the river of life to reunite with those who answered God's summons to life eternal and now beckon his arrival to the celestial shores of Heaven's grandeur, the legacy of Jay's memory will continue to refresh the hearts and fond memories of his beloved survivors: parents, Fred and Carol Holloway; sisters, Jacqueline McGrew, Temma Howard, Stephanie Gatlin and Shana Holloway; grandmothers, Mae Clara Holloway and Carolyn Johnson; godmother, Judy Norwood; aunt, Ruth Harrell; uncles, Carby Johnson, Charles Holloway, Sr., and Michael Johnson; nieces, Tia Howard, Tianna Howard and Olivia Claire Gatlin; nephews, Alton "Trey" McGrew, III, Antonio Howard, II, Larryonte Davis, Ryan Gatlin and Tyren Gatlin; special cousins, Rodney Holloway and Mitchell Holloway; very special friend, Jordan Jones; brother-from-another-mother, Johnny Causey; and a host of cousins, classmates, teammates and friends; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to acknowledge the selfless and caring nature of a young man of the esteemed caliber as that of Jay, whose gentle spirit will be sorely missed:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commend the life and legacy of Jarious "Jay" Holloway and extend sincere and deepest sympathy to his family and friends upon his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Jarious "Jay" Holloway and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.