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MS SR41

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Jackson State University Women's Basketball Team for winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Regular Season Championship in back-to-back years, with the most recent victory on March 5, 2021, defeating Alabama State 64-62.

  • Recognizes the Lady Tigers' SWAC Postseason Championship victory on March 13, 2021, defeating Alabama State 67-66, their first SWAC postseason title since 2008, and their selection as the No. 15 seed in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

  • Honors Head Coach Tomekia Reed as "Coach of the Year" for achieving 42-9 overall record in SWAC play over three seasons, including 30-3 in the last two years.

  • Acknowledges key players including Dayzsha Rogan (SWAC Tournament MVP with 25 points), Ameshya Williams (11 points, 13 rebounds, 6 blocks), and Cherelle Jones (13 points, 9 rebounds) in the championship game.

  • Directs that the resolution be presented to Coach Reed and JSU President Thomas Hudson, forwarded to the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning, and distributed to the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Congratulate JSU "Lady Tigers" Women's Basketball Team and Coach Tomekia Reed for consecutive SWAC Regular Season Championship.

Last Action

Adopted

3/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/18/2021

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