This Senate resolution formally recognizes the 2025 East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Girls Cross Country Team and their coach, David Hopper, for winning their fifth consecutive MAIS 4A state championship. The bill acknowledges the team's achievement under Mississippi's new school classification system and lists the roster members who competed in the competition. It directs that the resolution be presented to the coach and school administration, with a copy provided to the press corps for public dissemination. This document serves as an official commendation rather than a law that changes policy or regulations.
This Senate Resolution formally commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being named "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The recognition highlights his distinguished service as a Biology Instructor over the past four years, based on nominations from students, faculty, and administrators regarding his teaching excellence and community contributions. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment of his professional achievements and is intended to be presented to Dr. Posadas and shared with the college administration and press.
This Senate Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus, for being selected as "Instructor of the Year." The resolution acknowledges his ten years of service to the college, his educational background, and the award's selection criteria based on teaching excellence, college service, community service, and professional development. It directs that the resolution be presented to Mr. Gauthreaux, forwarded to the college president, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure that honors an individual's achievement rather than establishing new policy or changing laws.
This Senate Resolution commends the Northside High School boys basketball team and their coach, Demarcus McKinley, for winning the first Class 2A state basketball championship in Mississippi. The resolution recognizes the team's victory over Pelahatchie High School in the March 2026 state final and highlights their strong defensive performance and team achievements throughout the season. It formally acknowledges the school's community impact and extends congratulations to the players, coaches, parents, and supporters for their success.
This Senate resolution formally commends the Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils girls basketball team and head coach Michael Smith for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 3A state championships in 2025 and 2026. The bill recognizes the team's recent success, including their 2026 championship victory where they defeated Belmont High School 54-31, and highlights key players like Lamaya Southward, who was named state MVP. It also acknowledges the coaching staff and lists the full roster of student-athletes who contributed to the team's achievements. The resolution serves as an official congratulatory gesture from the Mississippi Senate to the school, coaches, and community members involved.
This Senate Resolution formally recognizes Lilly Overby, a senior cross-country runner at Simpson County Academy in Mississippi, for her athletic achievements. The bill commends her as a three-time state cross-country champion and acknowledges her as the 2024-2025 Gatorade Mississippi Girls Cross-Country Player of the Year. It directs that the resolution be presented to Overby, her coach, and the school headmaster, and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or policy changes, serving only to honor the student-athlete's accomplishments.
This Senate Resolution formally commends the Ole Miss Women's Rifle Team and Coach Will Shaner for winning the program's first-ever NCAA team title in the smallbore event. It also recognizes team member Audrey Gogniat for defending her individual air rifle national championship. The resolution acknowledges the team's historic achievements at the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including multiple podium finishes and individual high scores. This document serves as an official gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi State Legislature to the athletes and coaching staff for their accomplishments.
This Senate Resolution commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning the 2026 national championship in the Open Hip-Hop division at the Universal Dance Association College Nationals. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement of a three-peat title, their third-place finish in the Open Game Day Dance division, and the dedication of the student-athletes and coaching staff. It directs that the resolution be presented to the team's head coach and college president, forwarded to the college's Board of Trustees, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
This Senate Resolution commends the Raleigh High School Lions football team and Head Coach Ryan Higdon for winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship. The resolution formally recognizes the team's 12-6 victory over Noxubee County and honors the players, coaches, and support staff who contributed to their success. It directs that the resolution be presented to the head coach and school principal, forwarded to the Smith County Board of Education, and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial document that acknowledges athletic achievement rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This resolution formally congratulates the 2025 West Union Eagles baseball team and their coach Ashley Russell for winning their first-ever Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 1A state championship. The document recognizes the team's performance during the May 2025 season, including their victory over Taylorsville and individual achievements like Grant Martin being named series MVP. The resolution directs that this commendation be presented to the coach and school principal, forwarded to the local school board, and shared with the press corps. It serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Senate resolution honors the Simpson County Academy Cougars Boys Cross-Country Team and their coach, Angel Overstreet, for winning back-to-back state championships in 2025. The bill formally recognizes the team's undefeated season, their top-25 state ranking, and their performance in the MAIS 4A Division 1 competition. It directs the resolution to be presented to Coach Overstreet and the school administration, with a copy available to the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a law that changes policy or regulations.
This Senate resolution formally commends the 2026 Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons basketball team and Head Coach Trent Adair for winning their fourth consecutive Mississippi High School Class 1A State Championship. The bill recognizes the team's historic achievement of securing 15 state titles, the most in Mississippi high school girls' basketball history, and lists the roster members and coaching staff who contributed to the victory. The resolution directs that the document be presented to the head coach and school principal, then forwarded to the Union County Board of Education and made available to the Capitol Press Corps. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments rather than a policy change or funding request.
