Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi HR61: Lafayette High School Commordores Boys Soccer Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A State Chamionship.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 5, 2025
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL "COMMODORES" BOYS SOCCER TEAM AND HEAD COACH GENE ANDERSON FOR WINNING THE 2025 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
What the bill says
A resolution commending and congratulating the lafayette high school "commodores" boys soccer team and head coach gene anderson for winning the 2025 mississippi high school activities association (mhsaa) class 5a state championship.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL "COMMODORES" BOYS SOCCER TEAM AND HEAD COACH GENE ANDERSON FOR WINNING THE 2025 MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION (MHSAA) CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. WHEREAS, the Lafayette High School "Commodores" Boys Soccer Team reigned supreme after capturing the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 5A State Championship, securing the program's first-ever state title in the program's history with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Jones High School on February 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, playing with clear determination and unyielding perseverance, the Commodores overcame past heartbreaks of consecutive state championship game losses, ensuring that the third time was indeed the charm as they showcased their grit and skill in a dominant first-half performance; and WHEREAS, under the esteemed leadership and unwavering dedication of 18th-year Head Coach Gene Anderson, who has tirelessly built the Lafayette High School soccer program from the ground up, the Commodores demonstrated their growth, resilience and commitment to excellence throughout the season; and WHEREAS, Lafayette High School completed their championship campaign with a 17-8 overall record, demonstrating remarkable progress and an unrelenting pursuit of success, culminating in their historic victory; and WHEREAS, during the championship match, senior Porter Lindsay ignited the scoreboard in the 24th minute with a precise shot inside the left post, quickly followed by senior …
Sponsors
- Hawkins, Josh (R, 10) · primary sponsor
- Deweese, Clay (R, 12)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: Lafayette High School Commordores Boys Soccer Team
Common questions
- What is HR61?
- HR61 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Lafayette High School Commordores Boys Soccer Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A State Chamionship.
- What does HR61 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commending and congratulating the lafayette high school "commodores" boys soccer team and head coach gene anderson for winning the 2025 mississippi high school activities association (mhsaa) class 5a state championship.
- What is the status of HR61?
- Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR61?
- Hawkins, Josh (R, 10), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR61?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HR/HR0061.xml
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