Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HR7

Introduced
1/8/26  
Refer
1/8/26  
Passed
1/14/26  

Caption

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF TEAM AND HEAD COACH SHANE SANDERSON UPON WINNING THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A 2025 STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

Summary

House Resolution 7 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the New Albany High School Boys Golf Team and Head Coach Shane Sanderson for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 4A 2025 State Golf Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s season, noting its tournament record, close victories over other schools, and standout performances by seniors Nick Little and Hunter Henson. It also recognizes the team’s sportsmanship, cohesion, and the coaching that helped develop their success. The resolution does not create or amend any state law, change school policy, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition, with copies of the resolution to be provided to Coach Sanderson and the Capitol Press Corps. As a commemorative measure, it serves to publicly celebrate the athletes, their coach, and the New Albany High School community.

Impact

HR7 has no regulatory or fiscal impact on Mississippi statutes or state agencies. It is a non-substantive House resolution that functions as an official commendation, creating no legal rights, duties, or program changes for schools, athletes, or the Mississippi High School Activities Association. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of the team’s achievement and public acknowledgment by the House of Representatives.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill is framed entirely as praise for student-athletes, their coach, and the school community, emphasizing excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. There is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or voting controversy in the provided materials, and the resolution appears to have been adopted by the House without dispute.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because HR7 is a congratulatory resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not present disagreements over law, funding, or implementation. The only substantive focus is on recognizing the New Albany team’s championship performance and the role of Coach Shane Sanderson in their success.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HR8

The Ripley High School Boys Golf Team; commend upon winning the MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR111

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team; commend upon winning national championship.

MS SR31

Commend Hancock High Lady Hawks Girls Golf Team for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 6A Girls Golf State Championships.

MS HR46

Poplarville High School Football Team; commend upon winning first ever MHSAA Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR130

Quitman High School Boys and Girls Powerlifting Teams; commend on winning MHSAA Class 4A State Championships.

MS HR90

Tupelo High School Golden Wave Football Team; commend and congratulate on winning Class 7A State Championship.

MS SR46

Commend Hancock High School Boys and Girls Golf Teams for historic sweep of 6A State.

MS SR91

Commend Raymond High School Boys Basketball Team for back-to-back Class 4A State Championship.

MS HR122

Coffeeville High School Pirates Boys Basketball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.

MS HC67

Coffeeville High School Pirates Boys basketball Team; commend upon winning 2025 MHSAA Class 1A State Championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.