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MS HC98

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends and congratulates the Columbus High School Boys Basketball Team for completing a 27-5 season and winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 6A State Championship on March 12, 2016, the school's first state championship in basketball history.

  • The Falcons defeated the Starkville Yellowjackets 37-33 in the championship game hosted at the Mississippi Coliseum in a defensive battle.

  • Recognizes Head Coach Luther Riley in his first season leading the team, along with assistant coaches Gary Griffin, Phillip Morris, Tyler Adams, and Don Deloach, plus team support staff.

  • Names all 17 players on the championship roster, including standouts Kentravious McMurry, Jarvis Jackson, Javonta McDavid, and Robert Woodard II.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be provided to Head Coach Luther Riley, Columbus High School Athletic Director Sammy Smith, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Columbus High School; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 6A Boys Basketball State Championship.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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