Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SR132

Introduced
5/2/24  
Refer
5/2/24  

Caption

Commend Tishomingo County High School "Braves" Girls Basketball Team for winning first State Championship.

Impact

The resolution serves as a positive recognition of the team's efforts and triumph, projecting a sense of pride to the community and state. By honoring the girls' achievements at a legislative level, it promotes sportsmanship and community spirit within Tishomingo County. The resolution also assists in fostering greater visibility for the school’s athletic programs, potentially encouraging more participation and support for future events.

Summary

Senate Resolution 132 commends and congratulates Tishomingo County High School 'Braves' Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Brian Middleton for winning their first state championship. The resolution recognizes the team's accomplishments during the season, highlighting their journey, the hard work they put in, and the emotional significance of winning, especially for players from the same family, like the Moore sisters. This victory, achieved on March 2, 2024, marks a historic moment for the school as it is their first championship in any major sport, including basketball, baseball, and football.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding SR132 is celebratory and positive. It showcases a collective appreciation for the hard work of the athletes, the coaching staff, and the community support that contributed to the team's success. There is a sense of unity and pride illustrated in the testimony provided by Coach Middleton and the players themselves, reflecting a shared accomplishment that transcends mere competition.

Contention

While there is no significant contention highlighted in the discussions around SR132, one could speculate that not all resolutions have universal support. However, in this case, the report reflects a unanimous adoption by the Senate (50-0), implying widespread agreement on celebrating the achievements of the Tishomingo County girls. Such resolutions typically garner bipartisan support, further indicating that the focus remains solely on commending the team without controversy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SR118

Commend Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR135

Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR87

Tishomingo County High School "Bravettes" Dance Team; commend and congratulate upon winning Division 1A-4A State Championship.

MS SR80

Commend Morton High School Panthers Boys Basketball Team for winning 4A State Championship.

MS SR119

Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as "Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year."

MS HR168

Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team; commend for winning the MHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball State Championship.

MS HR132

Morton High School Boys Basketball Team; commend for winning Class 4A State Championship.

MS SR83

Commend Germantown High School Mavericks Boys Basketball Team for first winning season first State Class 7A Championship.

MS SR117

Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back 3A State Championships.

MS SR89

Commend Pontotoc Girls Basketball Team for Class 5A State Championship.

Similar Bills

MS SR118

Commend Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship.

MS SR119

Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as "Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year."

MS HR87

Tishomingo County High School "Bravettes" Dance Team; commend and congratulate upon winning Division 1A-4A State Championship.

MS HB1209

Appropriation; Tishomingo County for repairs and improvements to the Tishomingo Fire Department.

MS HR135

Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2026 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS HB469

First Circuit Court District; increase number of judges.

MS HR5

Major David Gist; commend upon retirement after 36 years of distinguished service.

MS SB3285

Suffrage; restore to Heather Dawn Wicks.