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MS SC684

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes John Stroud, New Albany High School basketball coach, as The Clarion-Ledger All-State Girls Coach of the Year for 2010-2011.

  • Led New Albany Lady Bulldogs to an undefeated record against Mississippi teams, won the Class 4A state championship by defeating Lawrence County on March 4, 2011, and finished ranked No. 1 in The Clarion-Ledger Super 10.

  • Stroud previously won The Clarion-Ledger All-State Boys Coach of the Year in 1987 after winning back-to-back boys state championships in 1986 and 1987, making him only the second coach to win the award for both girls and boys.

  • Former Ole Miss basketball star and SEC record holder who played for the NBA Houston Rockets from 1980-1982 and has coached at multiple institutions including East Mississippi Community College and Millsaps College.

  • Resolution directs presentation of the commendation to Stroud, the Union County Board of Education, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Commend John Stroud as All-State Coach of the Year.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/4/2011

Full Bill Text

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