Sarita Cooper-White; commend and congratulate upon selection as an inductee into the DSU Class of 2025 Sports Hall of Fame.
Summary
House Resolution 95 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Sarita "Bugg" Cooper-White for her selection to the Delta State University Class of 2025 Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution recounts her accomplishments as a standout basketball player at Gentry High School, where she helped lead an undefeated state championship team and earned multiple statewide honors, and as a collegiate athlete at Delta State University, where she became a two-time All-American and set major program and NCAA Division II records for assists.
The resolution also highlights Cooper-White’s coaching career after college, including district championships at Gentry High School and a strong 2024-2025 season at Washington School. It concludes by formally commending and congratulating her and directing that copies of the resolution be sent to her and the Capitol Press Corps. The measure does not change any laws or create any new legal obligations; it is an expression of legislative recognition and praise.
Impact
HR95 has no substantive legal effect on Mississippi statutes, regulations, or public programs. It is a House commendation resolution that serves only to recognize an individual’s athletic and coaching achievements and to place that recognition in the official legislative record. The only parties directly affected are Sarita Cooper-White, Delta State University, and the public audience receiving the House’s formal commendation.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and celebratory. The bill text itself is written in laudatory terms, emphasizing excellence, perseverance, leadership, and service to Mississippi through athletics. No votes, committee transcripts, or recorded objections are provided, and the available context indicates no controversy or opposition.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because HR95 is a ceremonial resolution honoring an individual, it does not appear to have generated policy debate, fiscal concerns, or partisan disagreement. The measure’s focus is on recognition of athletic achievement and community pride, not on competing legislative priorities or statutory changes.