Mississippi 2022 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HR69

Introduced
3/9/22  
Refer
3/9/22  
Engrossed
3/9/22  
Enrolled
3/9/22  

Caption

Meridian High School Lady Wildcats Basketball Team; commend and congratulate on winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship.

Impact

This resolution not only celebrates the athletic success of the Lady Wildcats but also aims to inspire other student-athletes and promote school spirit in Meridian and throughout Mississippi. It emphasizes the importance of sports in fostering community pride and encouraging youth participation in athletics. The success of the team, led by Head Coach Deneshia Faulkner, is presented as a positive reflection on the school and the community in which they are based.

Summary

House Resolution 69 is a resolution that commends and congratulates the Meridian High School Lady Wildcats Basketball Team for their remarkable achievement in winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship, the first in the program's history. The resolution acknowledges the team's victory on March 5, 2022, where they defeated Harrison Central with a score of 49-43 in the championship final held at the Mississippi Coliseum. This recognition serves to highlight the team's talent and hard work, as well as the dedication of their coaches and support staff.

Contention

While House Resolution 69 is largely commendatory in nature and is unlikely to provoke significant controversy, it does raise awareness for the often overlooked achievements of high school sports teams. Nonetheless, there may be discussions regarding the allocation of resources for sports within the educational system, as well as the balance between academic and athletic priorities in schools.

Notable_points

The resolution highlights key players such as Debreasha Powe and Charity Hinton, who contributed significantly to the championship game. Moreover, it also honors the coaching staff and support teams that played crucial roles in the team's success. The resolution illustrates the collective effort and unity of the team which culminated in their championship win.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SC569

Commend Meridian High School "Lady Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship in school history.

MS HR134

Louisville High School Lady Wildcats Basketball Team; commend for winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS SR47

Commend Meridian High School "Wildcats" Boys Basketball Team for first 7A State Championship.

MS HR72

Meridian High School Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.

MS HR89

Tupelo High School Lady Wave Basketball Team; commend upon winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.

MS SR71

Commend Louisville High School "Lady Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team for winning 4A State Championship.

MS HR6

Commends the St. James High School Lady Wildcats basketball team upon winning the 2011 Class 3A state championship

MS HC63

Choctaw Central High School Lady Warriors Basketball Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR143

Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend and congratulate upon winning Class 5A State Championship.

MS HR109

Germantown High School Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning MHSAA Class 7A State Championship.

Similar Bills

MS SC569

Commend Meridian High School "Lady Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship in school history.

MS HR93

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MS HR20

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; commend and congratulate on the occasion of Delta Days at the Capitol.

MS HC60

Southern Soul music genre; acknowledge Mississippi as the home and birthplace of.

MS HR139

Southern Soul music genre; acknowledge Mississippi as the home and birthplace of.

AR HB1441

To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Coordinate System Of 1983.

MS HR44

MS Film Office; commend and congratulate upon its 50th anniversary commemoration.

MS SR14

Recognizing the contributions of the Mississippi Film Office on its 50th Anniversary.