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This resolution commends Jim Ellis upon his retirement after 46 years as the play-by-play announcer for Mississippi State University's baseball program. Known affectionately as "The Voice of the Diamond Dawgs," Ellis is recognized for his extraordinary broadcasting career, which included calling 33 NCAA Regional appearances, seven SEC Tournament titles, five SEC championships, 11 College World Series trips, and a national championship. A native of West Point, Mississippi, and a 1969 MSU graduate, Ellis began his career calling local high school games and was hired by legendary baseball coach Ron Polk in 1978. Beyond baseball, he also called football and basketball games until 2017 and was named "Outstanding Broadcaster in Mississippi" multiple times by the National Sports Media Association. The resolution highlights his deep connection to Mississippi State, including the dedication of a broadcast suite in his name and his induction into the Ron Polk Ring of Honor, and formally congratulates him on his retirement while extending wishes for enjoyable future days.

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