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MS SC631

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Jack Cristil upon concluding his 54th season as the play-by-play voice of Mississippi State Bulldogs football and basketball
  • Cristil called 636 football games since 1953 (roughly 60% of all MSU football games) and described nearly 55% of all men's basketball games played at the school, totaling over 1,500 collegiate contests
  • Recognized Cristil's honors including the 1997 Chris Schenkel Award, 21-time "Outstanding Broadcaster in Mississippi," 1992 Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee (first nonathlete inducted), and 1988 SEC top play-by-play announcer
  • Cristil's career began September 19, 1953, with a 34-6 win over Memphis State and concluded January 1, 2011, with a 52-14 win over Michigan at the Gator Bowl
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to Cristil and his family, Mississippi State University President, Board of Trustees, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Salute the career of Jack Cristil, the "Voice of the Mississippi State Bulldogs."

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/8/2011

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