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MS SC614

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Witherspoon

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Southwest Mississippi Community College "Bears" won the MACJC Men's Basketball State Championship on February 25, 2016, defeating Jones County 94-83 in overtime, ending a 53-year drought since their last title in 1962-1963.

  • Freshman guard Rodrick Sikes was named MACJC Player of the Week, scoring 27 points in the tournament opener and 31 points in the championship game while shooting 17-22 from the free-throw line.

  • Head Coach Thomas Gray led the Bears to a 17-8 season record with assistant coaches Andy Farrell and Mike DuBose, with three team members receiving Player of the Week honors during the 2015-2016 season.

  • The resolution commends and congratulates the Bears basketball team, Head Coach Gray, and recognizes Rodrick Sikes' individual achievement and his automatic nomination for the National Player of the Week Award.

Legislative Description

Commend Southwest Mississippi Community College "Bears" Basketball Team for first State Title in 53 years.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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