Mississippi

. Lakers-Celtics Rivalry. Pledge to the Flag: "I salute the flag of Mississippi and the sovereign state for which it stands with pride in her history and achievements and with confidence in her future under the guidance of Almighty God.". HEAD COACH: Doc Rivers
ASSISTANT COACHES: Dave Wohl, Tony Brown, Jim Brewer, Kevin Eastman, Armond Hill and Paul Pressey
. State motto: "Virtute et Armis" (By Valor and Arms)
State song: "Go, Mississippi", adopted 1962
Patron saint: Our Lady of Sorrows
State flower and state tree: Magnolia
State bird: Mockingbird
State beverage: Milk
State fish: Largemouth Bass
State insect: Honeybee
State water mammal: Bottlenose Dolphin
State shell: Oyster
State fossil: A whale fossil nicknamed "ziggy"
State land mammal: White-tailed Deer
State waterfowl: Wood duck
State stone: Petrified wood
State wildflower: Coreopsis
State butterfly: Spicebush Swallowtail
State dance: Square Dance
Statehood Quarter was minted in 2002.
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The Roman Catholic population is found primarily in urban areas and on the Gulf Coast. Under current general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers, the Celtics won the division championship in the 2004-2005 season, but lost to the Indiana Pacers in game 7 in the postseason. Mississippi's religious affiliations largely consist of evangelical Christian denominations, particularly Baptists (Southern Baptist, Missionary Baptist, etc.); along with Methodist and Presbyterian. In 1994 the Celtics moved from the Boston Garden into the Fleet Center. The black, Choctaw Indian, and Chinese segments of the population are also almost entirely native-born. After the retirement of Bird, the Celtics yet again went into rebuilding. There are also significant French and Italian populations. The three Finals where the Celtics played the Lakers featured the matchup of Bird versus NBA great Magic Johnson.

More than 98 percent native-born, predominantly of Northern European descent, especially British (namely English and Scottish), Irish (including Scotch-Irish), and German. Jones led the Celtics to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances against the Lakers and the Houston Rockets between 1984 and 1987, winning championships in 1984 and 1986. The white population of Mississippi is remarkably homogeneous. Jones was named head coach. The coastal fishing industry has attracted Southeast Asian refugees. The team won a title in 1981, and the following year K.C. The Chinese did not adjust well to the Mississippi plantation system, however, and most of them became small merchants. With the acquisition of NBA legend Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale, the Celtics yet again became a dominant team in the NBA, playing in 5 NBA Finals in the 1980s.

The small Chinese population found in the Delta is descended from farm laborers brought there from California in the 1870s. The rebuilding phase only lasted two years. A few thousand Native Americans (mostly Choctaw) live in the east central section of the state. After the 1976 victory, though, Boston went into another phase of rebuilding. However, this has changed, as Mississippi is now 36.3% black. In 1974 the team bested the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals, and in 1976 the team won yet another championship after defeating the Phoenix Suns. Until about 1940 African Americans made up a majority of Mississippians. However, with Dave Cowens, Paul Silas, and Jo Jo White, the Celtics became dominant again.

Per capital personal income in 2003 was $23,466, 51^st in the nation (ranking includes the District of Columbia). The next season was one of rebuilding as the Celtics had their first losing record in a long time. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.gov/) estimates that Mississippi's total state product in 2003 was $72 billion. sports history. (See: List of Mississippi counties). The streak of 8 consecutive NBA championships is the longest streak of consecutive championships in U.S. Citizens of Mississippi counties elect the five members of their county Board of Supervisors from single-member districts, as well as other county officials. Russell retired after the 1969 season, effectively ending a dominant Celtics dynasty that had garnered 11 NBA titles.

Mississippi has 82 counties. The aging team managed two more championships, though, in 1968 and 1969, each against the Lakers in the NBA Finals. (See: List of United States Representatives from Mississippi). Russell took over as a player and coach. However, that year the Celtics' string of NBA titles was broken. House of Representatives. After the 1966 championship, though, Auerbach retired. As of the 2001 reapportionment, the state has 4 congressmen in the U.S. The Celtics would eventually meet the Lakers a total of 10 times in the NBA Finals.

senators are Trent Lott (Republican) and Thad Cochran (Republican). During that timespan, the Celtics met the Lakers in the Finals six times, starting an intense- and sometimes bitter- rivalry. At the federal level, Mississippi's two U.S. Under coach Red Auerbach, the Celtics won another seven championships for eight championships in a row. Judges for the smaller courts are elected to four-year terms by the state's citizens who live within that court's jurisdiction. In 1959, with Russell and Jones, the Celtics won the NBA Championship with the sweep of the Minneapolis Lakers. The ten Judges of the Court of Appeals are elected from five districts (two Judges per district) for eight-year staggered terms. Jones, the Celtics began a dynasty that would last 8 seasons.

The nine Judges of the Supreme Court are elected from three districts (three Judges per district) by the state's citizens in non-partisan elections to eight-year staggered terms. However, with the acquisition of K.C. In addition, there is a statewide Court of Appeals, as well as Circuit Courts, Chancery Courts and Justice Courts, which have more limited geographical jurisdiction. In 1957, the Celtics again advanced to the NBA Finals, this time losing to the Hawks in 6 games. Supreme Judicial authority rests with the state Supreme Court, which has statewide authority. Louis Hawks in seven games, giving the Celtics the first of a NBA record 16 NBA Championships. (See: List of state legislatures of the United States.). Russell had an immediate impact; that year, the Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals and defeated the then St.

Current state law sets the number of Senators at 52 and Representatives at 122. The term of office for Senators and Representatives is four years. After the merger of the BAA and the National Basketball League to form the NBA, the Celtics acquired rookie Bill Russell in 1956. The state Constitution permits the legislature to establish by law the number of Senators and Representatives, up to a maximum of 52 Senators and 122 Representatives. The Celtics were formed in 1946 as a team in the Basketball Association of America. The Lieutenant Governor presides over the Senate, while the House of Representatives selects their own Speaker. The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. Legislative authority resides in the state legislature, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. G - #13 Delonte West (Saint Joseph's).

(See: List of Governors of Mississippi)
(See: Mississippi general election results, 2003). SF - #9 Justin Reed (Ole Miss). States, most of the heads of major executive departments are elected by the citizens of Mississippi, rather than appointed by the governor. C - #43 Kendrick Perkins (Clifton J. Ozen HS, Beaumont, Texas). Unlike the federal government, but like many other U.S. PF - #7 Al Jefferson (Prentiss (MS) HS). Both the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected to four-year terms of office. G/F - #12 Ricky Davis (Iowa).

The Lieutenant Governor, currently Amy Tuck (originally elected as a Democrat, she switched to the Republican party in 2002), is elected on a separate ballot. C - #30 Mark Blount (Pittsburgh). Executive authority in the state rests with the Governor, currently Haley Barbour (Republican). PG - #11 Marcus Banks (UNLV). States and the federal government, Mississippi's government is based on the separation of legislative, executive and judicial power. G/F - #34 Paul Pierce (Kansas). As with all other U.S. F - #8 Antoine Walker (Kentucky).

For most of that time period, Democrats also held the majority of seats in the state legislature (which they still do) not to mention most other elected offices, including the state's federal representation (although some Republicans began to win Congressional elections in the 1970s). F/C - #45 Raef LaFrentz (Kansas). For 116 years, from 1876 to 1992 Mississippians only elected Democrat governors. SG - #42 Tony Allen (Oklahoma State). As a result, Mississippi's state government had a very long unbroken record of single-party dominance. PG - #20 Gary Payton (Oregon State). After the Civil War, perceived mistreatment of Southerners during Reconstruction by the federally-appointed Republican governors led to considerable resentment toward the Republican party. Len Bias.

On August 17, 1969 Category 5 Hurricane Camille hit the Mississippi coast killing 248 people and causing US$1.5 billion in damage (1969 dollars). Broadcaster Johnny Most. The state was the last to repeal prohibition and to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment, in 1966 and 1995 respectively. Loscy Jim Loscutoff (asked that his #18 not be retired). During the Civil War the Confederate States were defeated and subsequently Mississippi was readmitted to the Union on February 23, 1870. 35 Reggie Lewis. It was the second state to secede from the Union as one of the Confederate States of America on January 9, 1861. 33 Larry Bird.

Mississippi was the 20th state admitted to the Union, on December 10, 1817. 32 Kevin McHale. and Spain. 31 Cedric Maxwell. The Mississippi Territory was organized on April 7, 1798, from territory ceded by Georgia and South Carolina and was later twice expanded to include disputed territory claimed by both the U.S. Jones. USS Mississippi was named in honor of this state. 25 K.C.

The name itself probably comes from Native American words with various spellings that mean "large waters" or "father of the waters." Other nicknames attached to Mississippi are the Magnolia State and the Hospitality State. 24 Sam Jones. The state takes its name from the Mississippi River, which flows along the western boundary. 23 Frank Ramsey. Official (long) name: State of Mississippi. 22 Ed Macauley. Postal abbreviation: MS. 21 Bill Sharman.

Mississippi is a southern state of the United States. 19 Don Nelson. The 2000 Census data on the racial/ethnic makeup of Mississippi is as follows:. 18 Dave Cowens. 2000 Census rankings: 1st among the 50 states in its percentage of blacks; 45th in its percentage of Hispanics/Latinos. 17 John Havlicek. Mississippi's population in 2003 was estimated at 2,881,281. 16 Satch Sanders.

In 2000, Mississippi's population was 2,844,658. 15 Tom Heinsohn. 14 Bob Cousy. 10 Jo Jo White. 6 Bill Russell.

3 Dennis Johnson. 2 Red Auerbach (legendary coach and executive). 1 Walter Brown (founding owner). 00 Robert Parish.

Paul Silas. Don Chaney. Danny Ainge. Bill Walton.

John Thompson (only played in the NBA for two years; inducted for his coaching career at Georgetown University). Bill Sharman (inducted both as a Celtics player and as a coach, most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers). Bill Russell. Arnie Risen.

Frank Ramsey. Andy Phillip. Robert Parish. Kevin McHale.

Pete Maravich. Ed Macauley. Clyde Lovellette. Sam Jones.

Jones. C. K. Bailey Howell.

Tom Heinsohn. John Havlicek. Wayne Embry (inducted as a contributor, not as a player; he was the first African-American to serve both as a general manager and a team president in the NBA). Dave Cowens.

Bob Cousy. Walter Brown. Larry Bird. Nate Archibald.