Deven Bates; commend and congratulate upon his selection to the Fab 50 JUCO Freshmen List.
Summary
House Resolution 102 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Deven Bates, a freshman guard for Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wolves basketball team, for being named to the Fab 50 JUCO Freshmen list by JucoRecruiting.com. The resolution highlights his background as a Jackson, Mississippi native and Hillcrest Christian School graduate, and it details his standout freshman season, including leading the team in scoring and earning conference and national recognition.
The resolution cites Bates’s statistical achievements, including 23.1 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, 2.1 steals per game, and strong shooting percentages, along with honors such as First Team All-MACCC and multiple Player of the Week awards. It also notes his 30-point overtime performance against Northwest Mississippi and frames his success as a reflection of the talent and discipline fostered by Mississippi’s community college athletics.
Impact
HR102 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a nonbinding House resolution expressing official commendation. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Deven Bates and dissemination of the resolution to him and the Capitol Press Corps, while symbolically promoting Copiah-Lincoln Community College, the MACCC, and Mississippi community college athletics.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The House adopted it as a recognition measure, and the text emphasizes Bates’s excellence, leadership, and contribution to his team and state pride. There is no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative vote history in the provided materials.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention because the measure is purely honorary and does not affect substantive law. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of legislative recognition for a student-athlete, but no objections, amendments, or divided votes are shown in the available record.
To Recognize University Of Central Arkansas And National Basketball Association Star Scottie Pippen For His Achievements And For His Contributions To His Community, The State Of Arkansas, The Nation, And The World.
To Recognize University Of Central Arkansas And National Basketball Association Star Scottie Pippen For His Achievements And For His Contributions To His Community, The State Of Arkansas, The Nation, And The World.