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Commends the Alcorn State University Braves Baseball Team and Head Coach Barret Rey for winning the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Baseball Tournament Championship on May 22, 2011, defeating Southern University 12-6.

Recognizes that the 2011 SWAC Championship was Alcorn's first conference baseball championship and first NCAA Regional appearance in the university's baseball program history dating back to 1882.

Notes the team's 27-26 overall record and 19-4 SWAC record, with standout performances including Most Valuable Player Kilby Perdomo's home run and Kenny Rowan's two-run homer in the championship game.

Acknowledges the team's participation in the NCAA Baseball Tournament Houston Regional and their #2 ranking in the final BlackCollegeBaseball.com poll.

Directs distribution of the resolution to the Alcorn State University Braves Baseball Team, Coach Barret Rey, university leadership, and the Capitol Press Corps.