05 LC 98
0172
House
Resolution 112
By:
Representatives Borders of the
175th,
Black of the
174th,
Shaw of the
176th,
Houston of the
170th,
and Roberts of the
154th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
and congratulating the Valdosta State University Football Team; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2004 Valdosta State University Football Team compiled an outstanding regular
season record of nine wins and one loss and won the Gulf South Conference
Championship for the fourth time in the last five years; and
WHEREAS,
the Blazers then won four consecutive playoff games, the last a 36-31 victory
over top-ranked Pittsburg State in the National Championship game played in
Florence, Alabama, before a national television audience; and
WHEREAS,
Valdosta State Head Coach Chris Hatcher was named Division II football's
national coach of the year for leading this team to the national championship;
and
WHEREAS,
these accomplishments were the culmination of a season of hard work, exemplary
sportsmanship, and exceptional teamwork among a group of highly talented and
dedicated athletes; and
WHEREAS,
their hard work and commitment to their team and their sport have set a fine
example of sportsmanship for all young athletes in the State of Georgia and will
be honored at the capitol on February 15, 2005.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body join in commending and congratulating the Valdosta State University
Football Team, 2004 Gulf South Conference Champions and NCAA Division II
National Champions, and Head Coach Chris Hatcher for their outstanding
performance during this exciting and memorable season.
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 Chris
Hatcher, Head Coach of the Valdosta State University Football Team.