MS HR89

Recognizes Coach Houston Markham, Jr., born December 20, 1942, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, for his distinguished career as an educator and football coach in Mississippi schools.

Documents Coach Markham's coaching accomplishments including 65 wins with 16 losses at Vicksburg High School (1967-1975), a 40-game winning streak, three Red Carpet Bowl Championship victories, and SWAC Champions/Black College National Champions at Alabama State University in 1991.

Lists multiple Coach of the Year awards including Mississippi Big-Eight Conference Co-Coach of the Year (1974), Sheridan Coach of the Year (1987, 1990, 1991), SWAC Football Coach of the Year (1990, 1991), and national recognition in 1990 and 1991.

Highlights Coach Markham's educational background including a bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University (1965) and master's degree from Tennessee State University (1971), and his coaching positions at Eva Gordon Attendance Center, Vicksburg High School, Jackson State University, and Alabama State University.

Directs the House of Representatives to commend Coach Markham's accomplishments and inspirational impact on his players and students, and requires copies of the resolution be furnished to Coach Markham and the Capitol Press Corps.