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MS SC572

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • West Point High School "Green Wave" football team defeated Laurel High School 29-8 in the Class 5A Mississippi High School Football Championship Game on December 3, 2016.

  • The Green Wave finished with a 14-1 record, winning 12 consecutive games, and claimed their eighth state championship in ten title game appearances.

  • Junior Marcus Murphy led the team with 141 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries, while West Point's defense held Laurel to only 98 total yards and six first downs.

  • The resolution commends the team, Head Coach Chris Chambless, and coaching staff for bringing honor to West Point High School and the State of Mississippi.

  • The resolution directs presentation of this commendation to Coach Chambless, West Point Principal Jermaine Taylor, and the Clay County Board of Education.

Legislative Description

Commend West Point High School "Green Wave" Football Team for winning 8th State Championship.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2017

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