Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HR62

Introduced
3/12/24  
Refer
3/12/24  
Passed
4/4/24  

Caption

Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team; commend upon winning MAIS AAAAAA State Championship.

Impact

The resolution serves to honor not only the athletic prowess of the team but also the dedication and hard work of the coaching staff, trainers, and support staff. It underscores the importance of teamwork, commitment to excellence, and the culture of supporting one another within the Hartfield Academy. The recognition aims to inspire current and future students to strive for success in their athletic and academic endeavors.

Summary

House Resolution 62 is a commendation for the Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team and their head coach, Craig Bowman, for winning the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class AAAAAA State Football Championship. This resolution recognizes the team's exceptional performance, highlighting their undefeated season with a record of 14-0, where they scored 598 points while only allowing 184 points against them. Their victory marks a significant achievement as it is the first football state championship in the program's history.

Sentiment

The sentiment expressed in the resolution is overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the team's victory as a source of pride for the students, the school, and the broader community. It reflects a strong appreciation for the values of sportsmanship and perseverance, describing the players not just as athletes, but as representatives of their school's spirit and community values. The accolades received by individual players and the head coach further enhance the overall portrayal of success and accomplishment.

Contention

While the resolution centers on recognition, it may also imply discussions of sports policy within the educational framework, emphasizing the role of extracurricular activities in developing student character and community engagement. However, there are no apparent points of contention raised within the text itself, as it primarily focuses on commendation rather than legislative debate or controversy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HR63

JSU Tigers Football Team; commend upon winning 2022 SWAC Championship.

MS HC30

JSU Tigers Football Team; commend upon winning 2022 SWAC Championship.

MS HR64

Starkville High School Football Team; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 6A State Football Championship.

MS HR127

Simpson County Academy Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning MAIS Class 5A State Championship.

MS SC507

Commend JSU "Tigers" Football Team for second consecutive SWAC Championship.

MS SR43

Commend Russell Christian Academy "Warriors" Football Team for sixth-straight State Championship.

MS HC15

Bay Springs High School Football Team; commend upon winning MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.

MS HR150

Madison-Ridgeland Academy Lady Patriots Basketball Team; commend for winning 2023 MAIS Overall State Championship.

MS HR41

Bay Springs High School Football Team; commend for winning 2022 MHSAA Class 1A State Football Championship.

MS HR71

Raleigh High School "Lions"; commend for winning MHSAA State 3A Football Championship.

Similar Bills

MS SR52

Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Girls Softball Team for winning MAIS AAAAAA Fast-Pitch Softball Championship.

MS SR59

Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Cheer Team for winning MAIS State Championship.

MS SR39

Commend Hartfield Academy "Hawks" Football Team and Coach Craig Bowman for first ever MAIS 6A State Football Championship.

MS SR11

Commend Hartfield Academy Hawks Football Team for second-straight MAIS 6A State Championship.

MS SR58

Commend Hartfield Academy "Lady Hawks" Varsity Dance Team for winning MAIS State Championship Title.

MS HR64

Hartfield Academy Softball Team; congratulate on winning MAIS State Championship.

MS HR65

Hartfield Academy Varsity Cheerleaders; commend and congratulate.

MS HR63

Hartfield Academy Hawkettes Dance Team; commend for winning the MAIS Spirit Competition.