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House Resolution 1428
By: Representatives Smith of the 113th, Kidd of the 115th, Heard of the 114th, Martin of the 47th, Burkhalter of the 50th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending the University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team on winning the 2005 NCAA National Championship and inviting its coaches and members to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, for the fourth time in six years, the University of Georgia Lady Bulldogs Women's Swimming Team has won the NCAA National Championship; and

WHEREAS, Coach Jack Bauerle was named the NCAA Division I Women's College Swimming Coach of the Year for the fourth time and the Southeastern Conference Women's Coach of the Year for the tenth time; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs claimed top honors in the 100 and 200 butterfly events, the 50 and 100 freestyle events, and for the first time in NCAA history, won all five relay races; and

WHEREAS, after a stellar 9-0 season, the Lady Bulldogs were named the College Swim Coaches of America Association's Women's Dual Meet Champion; and

WHEREAS, thanks to the hard work and perseverance of the team's extraordinary athletes, the Lady Bulldogs set or matched nine school records, including three American records, two U.S. Open records, and two NCAA records; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Bulldogs Swimming Team has brought great honor to its school and state through its impressive victory at the NCAA National Championship.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in commending the University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team on winning the 2005 NCAA National Championship and congratulate the team's swimmers and coaches on their outstanding athletic accomplishments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the swimmers and coaches of the University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team are invited to the House of Representatives for purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving appropriate copies of this resolution at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House.