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SCR 7

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Alting and 5 co-sponsors

SCR 7 honors the Mills University Studies High School Comets for winning the 2025 Class 4A state championship, celebrating their teamwork and individual achievements.

Returned to the Senate
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Bill Summary · SCR 7

Summary of SCR 7: Recognition of Mills University Studies High School Comets Boys' Basketball Team

Purpose and Intent

Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 7 was introduced to formally recognize the Mills University Studies High School Comets boys' basketball team for their achievement in winning the 2025 Class 4A state championship. The resolution aimed to celebrate the team's success and highlight the individual accomplishments of its members.

Key Provisions

  • Championship Victory: The resolution acknowledges that the Comets won the state championship by defeating the Morrilton Devil Dogs with a score of 56-51 on March 14, 2025, at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
  • Season Record: The team concluded the 2024-2025 season with an impressive record of 35 wins and only 1 loss.
  • Team Members: The resolution lists the members of the championship team, including:
    • Marshall Walls
    • Milan McDaniel
    • Joseph Bell
    • Zaylin Rowland
    • Zaylan Elliott
    • Vance Cunningham
    • Anthony Hester
    • Xavier Simpson
    • Jeremiah Lattimore
    • Gabriel Davis
    • Chauncey Haynes
    • Anthony Deshazer
    • Mazihyah Curry
    • Tyson Thompson
  • Individual Honors:
    • Zaylin Rowland was named the Class 4A Most Valuable Player.
    • Marshall Walls scored a team-high 19 points in the championship game.
    • Several team members received All-State and All-Conference honors.
  • Coaching Staff: The resolution recognizes Head Coach Raymond Cooper and Assistant Coaches Karissa Campbell, Michael Flowers, Marcus Butler, and Dave White for their leadership.

Impact

The resolution serves to honor the achievements of the Mills University Studies High School Comets, fostering community pride and recognition for the athletes and coaching staff involved. It also aims to inspire future generations of student-athletes by showcasing the dedication and hard work that led to this championship victory.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025
  • Senate Actions:
    • March 20, 2025: Filed and read for the first time.
    • April 9, 2025: Read a third time and adopted by the Senate.
    • April 9, 2025: Ordered to be transmitted to the House.
    • April 14, 2025: Returned by the Committee with a "Do Pass" recommendation.
  • House Actions:
    • April 10, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, and read the second time.
    • May 5, 2025: Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.

Conclusion

SCR 7 aimed to honor the Mills University Studies High School Comets boys' basketball team for their state championship victory, recognizing both the team's collective achievement and the individual contributions of its members. Despite its passage in the Senate, the resolution ultimately did not advance in the House and was not adopted before the legislative session concluded.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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