Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Girls Basketball Team for winning the MAIS 5A State Championship.
Summary
Senate Resolution 136 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the East Rankin Academy Patriots girls basketball team and head coach Brooke Rhodes for winning the MAIS 5A State Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s successful 2024-2025 season, including a strong regular-season record, a state tournament championship over Pillow Academy, and individual accomplishments by players and coaches.
The resolution also highlights the team’s depth, unselfish play, defensive effort, and standout performances from players such as Liz Stevens and Holly Jackson. It recognizes Brooke Rhodes for her coaching success and prior achievements as a player at East Rankin Academy, and it formally extends best wishes to the team, coaches, parents, and sponsors for continued success.
Impact
SR136 does not change Mississippi law or create any regulatory or fiscal obligations. Its legal effect is ceremonial only: it places the Senate’s official commendation into the record and directs that the resolution be presented to Coach Brooke Rhodes and forwarded to East Rankin Academy leadership and the Capitol Press Corps. The measure affects no statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond the public recognition of the team and school community.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. The Senate adopted the resolution unanimously, 49-0, reflecting broad support for honoring the team’s championship season and the accomplishments of the players and coaching staff. The language of the resolution emphasizes pride, sportsmanship, and community recognition rather than policy debate.
Contention
There is no notable policy contention associated with SR136. Because it is a simple commendation resolution, the only substantive discussion reflected in the text is praise for the team’s performance, coaching, and individual player achievements. The unanimous vote suggests no disagreement among senators about the appropriateness of the recognition.