Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HC61: Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 6, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NJCAA) REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2025-2026 SEASON.
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution commending and congratulating the northwest mississippi community college women's basketball team on winning the national junior college athletic association (njcaa) region 23 championship and for their outstanding 2025-2026 season.
From the enrolled text, April 3, 2026:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NJCAA) REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2025-2026 SEASON. WHEREAS, the Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Basketball Team completed an outstanding 2025-2026 season with an impressive 23-8 overall record and an 11-3 conference record, demonstrating excellence, determination and teamwork throughout the season; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of Head Coach LaTaryl Williams, the Rangers overcame adversity and showcased remarkable resilience, culminating in a thrilling postseason run through the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region Tournament; and WHEREAS, the Rangers captured the NJCAA Region 23 Women's Basketball Championship with a hard-fought 60-55 victory over the Pearl River Community College Wildcats Women's Basketball Team, demonstrating poise and determination in a championship environment; and *HR43/R2744* H. C. R. No. 61 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R2744 PAGE 1 (RKM\KP) WHEREAS, the Region 23 Tournament championship run included victories over the Jones College Bobcats Women's Basketball Team in the quarterfinal round and the Itawamba Community College Indians Women's Basketball Team in the semifinal round, highlighting the Rangers' balanced scoring, strong defense, and unwavering commitment to teamwork; and WHEREAS, throughout the season, the Rangers distinguished themselves as one of the premier defensive teams in the region, holding opponents to 45.2 points …
Sponsors
- Lamar, John Thomas (R, 8) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
Votes
- Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team
Common questions
- What is HC61?
- HC61 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship.
- What does HC61 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution commending and congratulating the northwest mississippi community college women's basketball team on winning the national junior college athletic association (njcaa) region 23 championship and for their outstanding 2025-2026 season.
- What is the status of HC61?
- Passed both chambers as of April 6, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (April 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HC61?
- Lamar, John Thomas (R, 8).
- Where is the official record for HC61?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0061.xml
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