House Resolution 156

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE WEST UNION ATTENDANCE CENTER BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

WHEREAS, the West Union Boys' Cross Country Team of 2023-2024 has brought honor and pride to the Union County, Mississippi school system by winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A State Championship; and

WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 West Union Boys' Cross Country Team demonstrated their ability through dedication, perseverance, leadership, and hard work to live up to the championship tradition recognized throughout the State of Mississippi that personifies Union County cross country; and

WHEREAS, the success of the cross country program at West Union Attendance Center is due to the incredible support and resources made available from the parents, coaches, and especially the administration; and

WHEREAS, the team's ascent to the pinnacle of cross country excellence has been made manifest through the tenacious efforts of both coaches and athletes alike, including: Coaches Callie Bowles and Amy Moore; athletes, Reed Cooper, Jonathon Douglass, Adam Galloway, Isacc Gooch, Malachi Gooch, Alden James, Brodie Moore, Cohen Moore, David Roberts and Hammer Willard; and managers, Edwin Edwards, Kylee Anne Massingill and Sadie Cobb; and

WHEREAS, the team will surely carry the unforgettable memories they made along the way and the lessons of hard work, dedication and perseverance learned during this amazing season throughout their lives as they remember the feeling of greatness that accompanies being a champion; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially that displayed by the West Union Attendance Center Boys Cross Country Team, and it is with great pride that we congratulate this elite group of student-athletes, who have brought honor to West Union Attendance Center, Union County and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the West Union Attendance Center Boys Cross Country Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 1A State Championship, and extend best wishes for continued success in all their future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the West Union Attendance Center Boys Cross Country Team and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.