MS HR63

Commends Tonya Edwards, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Alcorn State University, for being named the 2010-2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Women's Basketball Coach of the Year.

Recognizes Edwards' extensive coaching and playing credentials, including two NCAA championships as a player at University of Tennessee (1987, 1989) and the 1987 NCAA Tournament Most Valuable Player award.

Notes Edwards' professional playing career spanning the Columbus Quest American Basketball League (1996-1998), Women's National Basketball Association (1999-2002), and international play in Spain, Turkey, and Israel.

Highlights Edwards' successful high school coaching tenure at Northwestern Community High School (1990-1995), including a 1993 state championship with a 28-0 record and 1993 High School Coach of the Year in Michigan.

Directs distribution of the resolution to Coach Edwards, Alcorn State University, and members of the Capitol Press Corps.