May 7, 2008

JACKSON, Miss. - The Jackson State women's track and field team was honored by the city of Jackson with a resolution Tuesday morning during City Council meetings.

Councilman Charles Tillman's office honored the Lady Tigers for winning the 2007-08 SWAC Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

"We are very proud of these young ladies," said Jackson mayor Frank Melton.

Tillman also had the same feelings about the track and field team, as well as Jackson State University. "JSU is so special to all of us here at the City Council. Jackson State is key to our community," said Tillman.

JSU head women's track coach, Pauline Banks thanked the coucil for the honor and their support of JSU track and field.

"We are very appreciative for this honor and we want you to continue to support JSU women's track and field and we will have more meets on the JSU campus," Banks said.