Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team on winning MACCC Championship and successful season.
Summary
Senate Resolution 112 is a commendation resolution honoring the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers football team and Head Coach Benjy Parker for their 2024 season. The resolution recognizes the team’s 10-2 record, its 12th Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) championship, its national ranking in the NJCAA Division I poll, and its playoff appearance. It also highlights individual and coaching achievements, including record-setting performances by running back D'mariun Perteet, quarterback Zach Wilcke, defensive standout Fredd Adams, and Coach Parker’s award-winning season.
The resolution further emphasizes the program’s academic success and its role as a source of pride for Northwest Mississippi Community College and the state. It notes the team’s high GPA recognition and the contributions of the coaching and academic support staff. The measure is purely ceremonial and does not create, amend, or repeal any law; instead, it formally expresses the Senate’s appreciation and sends the resolution to the team, the college president, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Impact
SR112 has no direct impact on Mississippi statutes, regulations, or public programs because it is a nonbinding Senate resolution. Its effect is symbolic: it officially recognizes the football team, coach, staff, and student-athletes for athletic and academic achievement, and it may enhance public visibility and institutional pride for Northwest Mississippi Community College and the MACCC/NJCAA community.
Sentiment
The sentiment around SR112 is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, 51-0, reflecting broad support and no recorded opposition. The language of the resolution is laudatory throughout, focusing on success, sportsmanship, academic excellence, and pride in the college and state.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention in the bill itself or in the available legislative history. Because SR112 is a ceremonial commendation, it does not appear to have generated debate, committee controversy, or partisan disagreement. The only substantive focus is on recognizing athletic and academic accomplishments rather than advancing a contested policy issue.