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Commends and congratulates Ellis Johnson on his hiring as head coach of the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles football team, effective for the 2012 season.

Recognizes Johnson's extensive coaching background, including positions at The Citadel, Gardner-Webb, Appalachian State, East Carolina, Southern Mississippi, Alabama, Clemson, Mississippi State, and University of South Carolina from 1976-2011.

Notes Johnson's playing career as a Defensive End for The Citadel from 1971-1974 and his native South Carolina roots.

Acknowledges the Golden Eagles' tradition of 18 consecutive winning seasons and compares Johnson to past coaching legends Thad "Pie" Vann, Bobby Collins, and Jeff Bower.

Directs distribution of the resolution to Coach Johnson, University of Southern Mississippi, and Capitol Press Corps.