05 LC 98
0101
House
Resolution 106
By:
Representatives Borders of the
175th,
Houston of the
170th,
Shaw of the
176th,
and Black of the
174th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
and congratulating the Valdosta State University Football Team; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2004 Valdosta State University Football Team amassed 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 won four consecutive playoff games and, in front of the crowd in
Florence, Alabama, and a national television audience looking on at home, sealed
a 36-31 victory over top-ranked Pittsburg State in the national championship
game; and
WHEREAS,
Valdosta State's dedicated head coach, Chris Hatcher, was named Division II
national football 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 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.