Summary#
House Resolution 167, titled “Michael Smith; commend coaching success of,” is an adopted House resolution, not a bill that changes general state law. It commends and congratulates Booneville High School coach Michael Smith and calls for copies to be given to him and the Capitol Press Corps. Its stated goal is to recognize his coaching success and contributions to student-athletes and the community.
- The resolution formally recognizes Smith’s work as head coach of the Booneville High School basketball program.
- It also recognizes his role as athletic director and his impact on players and the Booneville community.
- It directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Smith and members of the Capitol Press Corps.
- The resolution’s recitals describe his career and achievements, including 765 wins, 11 state championships and Booneville’s recent girls’ Class 3A championship. These are claims made in the resolution, not independently verified here.
What it means for you#
- Mississippi residents: The resolution does not directly change your rights, duties, taxes, fees, benefits or access to public services.
- Coach Michael Smith: He is formally commended by the House and is to receive a copy of the resolution.
- Capitol Press Corps: Its members are also to receive copies.
- Schools and student-athletes: The resolution does not require changes to school operations, coaching or athletic programs.
Money#
No cost information is available in the supplied material.
- The resolution directs that copies be furnished, but gives no cost estimate or funding source.
What is unclear#
- The supplied material says the resolution was signed into law, but does not explain what formal effect that status has for this House resolution.
- The material gives no information about the cost of preparing or distributing copies.
- The resolution praises Smith’s record, but the supplied material does not independently verify the figures or other biographical claims it recites.
Case for#
- The resolution recognizes a coach’s reported accomplishments and contributions to student-athletes and the community.
- A formal commendation can publicly acknowledge service without changing laws or requiring action from schools or residents.
Case against#
- The resolution does not create a new program or address a specific policy problem; its effect is recognition.
- Its praise relies on claims in the resolution that are not independently verified in the supplied material.