Bill Text: MS HC108 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Mississippi House Concurrent Resolution 108 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Special Olympics Mississippi Team; commend outstanding achievements of.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-3)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-26 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC108 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-HC108-Enrolled.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Martinson, Akins, Barker, Bondurant, Denny, Moore, Nowell, Rogers (14th), Stevens

House Concurrent Resolution 108

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSISSIPPI TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES FOR THEIR SUCCESS AT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2010 USA NATIONAL GAMES.

WHEREAS, from July 18, 2010, through July 23, 2010, Mississippi's delegation of 48 athletes, coaches and support delegates will compete in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games; and

WHEREAS, Mississippi's athletes will compete in the athletic competitions of track and field, aquatics, basketball and bocce; and

WHEREAS, through their participation in Special Olympics, these marvelous individuals are afforded an opportunity and are encouraged to develop their physical and mental skills, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community; and

WHEREAS, in Special Olympics, the emphasis is not upon physical strength, speed or endurance of the human body, instead, the emphasis is on the individual's faith, spirit and determination, that bespeaks the true character and worth of all human beings; and

WHEREAS, Mississippi's Special Olympics athletes are coached and inspired by Terry Shinall, Head of Delegation; Helen Parish, Assistant Head of Delegation; Sarah Ball; Kris Brasher; Patricia Holcomb; George Stegall; Felisa Bonner; Phil Sewell; Freddie

Townsend; Preston Ratliff; and Rodney Jumper; and the delegation also includes, Janie Allen, Vickie Green and Tommie Jones; and

WHEREAS, Mississippi's Special Olympics delegation is supported by numerous family members, area directors and many other dedicated volunteers; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by the citizens of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the Special Olympics Mississippi Team for their outstanding achievements and extend best wishes for their success at the Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the members of the Special Olympics Mississippi Team and to members of the Capitol Press Corps.