MS HR55

Commends Jermaine Whitehead of Greenwood, Mississippi, for his academic and athletic achievements at Amanda Elzy High School

Congratulates Whitehead on signing a national letter of intent on February 2, 2011, to play football for Auburn University, the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Champion

Recognizes Whitehead's athletic accomplishments including a 3.7 GPA, 23 ACT score, multiple varsity sport participation, and receipt of scholarship offers from 10 universities including Southern Mississippi, Ole Miss, Miami, Stanford, Tennessee, and Arkansas

Notes Whitehead's community service including volunteering at the Community Kitchen and membership in the National Honor Society and Young Emerging Leaders of Leflore

Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Whitehead and members of the Capitol Press Corps