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MS HC67

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/13/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffery Harness

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the Alcorn State University "Braves" Football Team for winning their 16th conference championship and their third championship in five years during the 2018 season
  • Notes the team became the first institution to host a SWAC Championship game and the first school to play in five consecutive SWAC title games, with 12 All-Conference honorees including 10 First-Team selections
  • Highlights that the team finished No. 2 in the HBCU Poll, had six HBCU All-Americans including three offensive linemen, and won 10 SWAC Player of the Week awards
  • Commends Head Coach Fred McNair for coaching the team to success while building upon the program's legacy of superior play and sportsmanship
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Head Coach Fred McNair and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Alcorn State University Football Team; commend for winning the 2018 Southwestern Athletic Conference East Division football championship.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/13/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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