Bill Text: MS SC524 | 2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Lamar High School "Raiders" Football Team for winning MAIS Class AAA Division II State Championship.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2014-02-06 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC524 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2014-SC524-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2014 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Carmichael, Butler (38th), Gandy, Jackson (32nd), Jolly, Simmons (12th)
Senate Concurrent Resolution 524
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH MAC BARNES FOR WINNING THE MAIS CLASS AAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
WHEREAS, Lamar High School senior defensive tackle Jonathan Young stopped a fourth-and-1 play and Lamar held off Magnolia Heights 28-21 to claim the Academy AAA-II State Championship at Robinson-Hale Stadium in Clinton, Mississippi, on November 23, 2013. It is the third State Title for the Raiders (11-3) in school history; and
WHEREAS, freshman quarterback Davis Harrison threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning 5-yard pass to Lee Martin with 5 minutes left that gave Lamar its final margin of victory. "This is one of the most special wins I have ever been a part of," Lamar Coach Mac Barnes said. "I never thought we'd be hoisting a trophy with a ninth-grader starting at quarterback. He is something special." Martin added a 15-yard touchdown run in the first quarter for the Raiders. Richard Covington caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Harrison and also had a 34-yard interception return for a score; and
WHEREAS, Lee Martin, Jesse Seale and Jonathan Young were selected to play in the MAIS All-Star Football Game; and
WHEREAS, the 2013 Lamar Raiders Football Roster is as follows: Jackson Turner, RB,LB; Jonathan Lung, WR; Blaine Mueller, QB,DB; Trey Smith, TE,DB; LA Gidden, WR; Zach Engell, WR; Ethan Mueller, WR; Brett Shaffer, QB,DB; Tyler Hinson, TE,LB; JD Roberts, WR; Joseph Marcello, WR,DB; Kyle Boyken, WR,K; Danny Weisner, WR,LB; Richard Covington, TE,LB; Dalton McHenry, RB,LB; Chance Purvis, DE; Davis Harrison, QB,DB; Lee Martin, RB,DB; Davis Clayton, WR,DB; Shane Blanton, RB,LB; Dylan Taylor, RB,LB; Walker Hyche, OL,LB; Jesse Seale, OL,LB; Seth Blanton, OL,DL; Blake Boswell, OL; Jonathan Young, OL,DL; Matt Shine, OL,LB; Alex Waldron, DL; Trevor Boling, OL,DL; Dexter Jordan, OL; Lake Majure, OL,DL; Chris Waldron, OL; Harrison Hill, OL; Henry Countiss, OL; Clay Patrick, OL; Brandon Harmon, OL; Burns Mayfield, TE,DL; and Sam Vaughn, RB,LB; Head Coach Mac Barnes; Assistant Coaches: Jud Gartman, Zach Miller and William McNeil; and Director of Athletics Shane Adams; and
WHEREAS, Lamar High School's sports teams are established for the purpose of participation in and enjoyment of the competitive experience. Sports are an integral part of our school community and serve to provide its participants with developmental traits inherent in the athletic experience: the spirit of cooperation and camaraderie, the struggle to achieve, the attainment of common goals, and the total team aspect; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize this team of student athletes who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Lamar High School "Raiders" Football Team and Head Coach Mac Barnes for winning the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA Division II State Championship, and extend our best wishes to the players, coaches, parents and sponsors for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Barnes and Headmaster Leigh Ann Ballou, forwarded to the Board of Trustees of Lamar School, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
