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MS HR85
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Willie Perkins
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AI Summary
- Commends the Tougaloo College Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team and Head Coach Lafayette Stribling for a 28-5 record during the 2010-2011 season
- Recognizes the team for winning both the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference regular season championship and conference tournament, defeating Xavier in the tournament championship game to advance to the NAIA Division I National Tournament
- Highlights that the team, known as the "Magnificent Seven," finished the season with only 7 players after the roster was trimmed from 13, and won a first-round national tournament game against Emmanuel College before falling to Martin Methodist in the second round
- Honors Coach Stribling's 54-year basketball coaching career and his positive impact on the lives of numerous young men, along with Assistant Coach Harvey Wardell
- Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to Tougaloo College, the coaching staff, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Tougaloo College Men's Basketball Team and Coach Lafayette Stribling; commend upon successful season.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/25/2011
Full Bill Text
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