Bill Text: GA HR754 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Clayton State University women's basketball team; commend
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR754 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR754-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 754
By:
Representatives Scott of the
76th,
Baker of the
78th,
Jackson of the
142nd,
Williams of the
89th,
Tinubu of the
60th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the Clayton State University women's basketball team on winning
the NCAA Division II National Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Lady Lakers earned the top ranking in the nation through perseverance,
determination, and dedication with an awe-inspiring 69-50 victory over Michigan
Technological University to capture the NCAA Division II National Championship
title; and
WHEREAS,
the national championship is the first for Clayton State in any sport in the
school's athletic history; and
WHEREAS,
this amazing feat marks the first time a women's basketball team in the Peach
Belt Conference has won a national championship and the first women's basketball
team from a four-year university in Georgia to hold the title; and
WHEREAS,
the Lady Lakers finished their championship season with a 35-1 overall record;
and
WHEREAS,
the 2010 national champions included Ashley Aker, Timethia Bennett, Latonda
Bruce, Brenanna Fort, Drameka Griggs, Brittany Hall, Jene'e Jemison, Genesis
Kelly, Jorane Metelus, Teshymia Tillman, Lesheria Stevens, LaDe'sha Stoudemire,
and Tanisha Woodard; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability, the dedication and hard work, and the unity of purpose and
spirit of each member of the team and their superb offensive and defensive
talents; and
WHEREAS,
Teshymia Tillman finished her two-year career at Clayton State as the NCAA
Division II Elite Eight Most Valuable Player with a total of 1,055 career
points, while Drameka Griggs was selected to the All-Tournament Team;
and
WHEREAS, the team was led by the astute direction of Head Coach Dennis Cox and Assistant Coaches Kaleena Coleman and Shantel Ragin; and
WHEREAS, the team was led by the astute direction of Head Coach Dennis Cox and Assistant Coaches Kaleena Coleman and Shantel Ragin; and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition,
it is abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Clayton State University women's basketball team on their
successful season and congratulate the players and coaches on their NCAA
Division II National Championship title.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach
Dennis Cox.
