MS HC62

Commends and congratulates Cooper Conner, a 12-year-old from Wiggins, Mississippi, for being selected as the 2021 State Games of Mississippi Overall Youth Athlete of the Year

Recognizes Cooper's recovery from a fractured ankle in March 2020 that confined him to a wheelchair, returning to play with his team by August 2020

Honors Cooper's decision to play in the soccer competition in Meridian despite his father suffering a massive heart attack before the games, demonstrating exceptional maturity and dedication

Acknowledges that Cooper chose to remain and play Sunday games in honor of his father, who died Saturday afternoon during the competition, even scoring a goal from a penalty kick

Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Cooper Conner and members of the Capitol Press Corps