WHEREAS, it is with great pride and pleasure that the Sumter County High School Boys Basketball Team is recognized for their outstanding athletic accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, beating LaFayette 66-54 at the Class 4A State Basketball Championship in Birmingham, Alabama, on February 26, 1999, the Sumter County High School Wildcats again showcased the exceptional skill and talent of Coach Johnny Patrick and other dedicated staff members, and the spirit and tradition of good sportsmanship and fair play of each player; and
WHEREAS, greatly contributing to these outstanding accomplishments were team members: Tiquencie Coleman, Kendrick Graham, Andre Willis, Broderick Coby, Milton Whitfield, Reynaldo James, Milan Thomas, Willie Davis, Damien Payne, Mario Austin, Ellis Watkins, Willie Ray, Jeremy Law, and Michael Harris; and
WHEREAS, these fine young people bring great honor to themselves, their school, and the Sumter Community, and are indeed deserving of highest praise for their outstanding efforts and contributions; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in recognition of exceptional athletic achievement, we hereby most highly commend and congratulate the Sumter County High School Boys Basketball Team, and do further commend that a copy of this resolution be presented for appropriate display with sincere best wishes for continued success.