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SR 119

Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as "Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year."

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Sparks

Mississippi legislature honors Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year through ceremonial resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 119

Legislative bill overview

SR 119 is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and congratulates Meg Moore from Tishomingo High School for being named the Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year. This is a non-binding resolution that serves purely to honor the achievement at the state legislative level.

Why is this important

While ceremonial, such resolutions recognize outstanding athletic achievement and can provide meaningful public acknowledgment for student-athletes and their schools. These recognitions can boost school morale and highlight excellence in youth athletics within the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that state legislatures should focus exclusively on substantive policy matters rather than ceremonial recognitions
  • Selectivity concerns: Questions may arise about whether similar recognition is extended equitably across different sports, schools, and regions of the state
  • Precedent setting: If adopted, this could establish expectations for legislative recognition of numerous student-athlete achievements annually

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

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