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Senate Resolution 1043
By: Senators Kemp of the 46th, Hudgens of the 47th, Whitehead, Sr. of the 24th, Williams of the 19th and Johnson of the 1st


A RESOLUTION

Commending the University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team on winning the 2005 NCAA National Championship; 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the swimmers and coaches of the University of Georgia Women's Swimming Team.