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Commends and congratulates the 2014 Laurel High School Tornadoes football team and Head Coach Todd Breland for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship, their third state title.

Team defeated Oxford High School 29-26 in the championship game played at Davis Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University in Starkville with a final record of 12-2.

Recognizes the contributions of all team members including running backs, wide receivers, offensive linemen, quarterback Keon Howard, defensive players, and kickers, along with coaching staff and school administrators.

Honors Principal Carl Day, Athletic Director Milton Smith, Superintendent Dr. Chuck Beningo, assistant coaches, and team managers for supporting player development both academically and athletically.

Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Head Coach Todd Breland, Principal Carl Day, and members of the Capitol Press Corps.