08 LC 95
1092
House
Resolution 2006
By:
Representatives Howard of the
121st,
Murphy of the
120th,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Fleming of the
117th,
Davis of the
122nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Augusta State University's mens basketball team; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2007-2008 Augusta State University mens basketball team has established a
standard of athletic excellence with equal emphases on character and academics;
and
WHEREAS,
this superlative team completed a whirlwind season, equaling the school record
with 27 season wins, their highest record since the 1969-1970 season;
and
WHEREAS,
the Jaguars advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in school history, to
the Final Four for the first time, and to the National Championship game for
the first time, and they were the national finalists and the NCAA South Atlantic
Regional Champions for the first time; and
WHEREAS,
they were rated number six in the preseason national ranking, achieving their
first preseason national ranking in school history, and they rose as high as
number five in the nation during the regular season, their highest national
ranking in school history; and
WHEREAS,
Tyrekus "AJ" Bowman, Garret Siler, and Ben Madgen were named All-Peach Belt
Conference; Bowman and Siler were named All-South Atlantic Region; Bowman was
the first two-time All-American player in school history; and Bowman and Siler
were named to the Elite Eight All-Tournament team; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding team played on national television for the first time in school
history, setting a new school record for a combined 51 wins during the last two
seasons; and
WHEREAS,
Augusta State University's senior class racked up an 85-38 record over the last
four seasons and became the second winningest senior class in school history;
and
WHEREAS,
Tyrekus "AJ" Bowman concluded his outstanding career with 1,827 points, the
second highest score in school history behind Derek Stewart's total of 1,895 and
the second highest in Peach Belt Conference history behind only Carlton Farr of
Francis Marion's total of 1,863 points from 1990 through 1995; and
WHEREAS,
with his 20-point effort against the Warriors, Madgen went over the 1,000-point
mark in only his 64th career game for Augusta State University, and he currently
stands at 1,012 points; Siler surpassed that milestone during the national
semifinal win over Alaska-
Anchorage with 17 game points, and he currently stands at 1,033 total career points; and
Anchorage with 17 game points, and he currently stands at 1,033 total career points; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of this 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; their superb offensive and defensive talents;
and the astute guidance and direction of their coaches; and
WHEREAS,
as they have performed with courage and determination, the Augusta State
University team has brought honor to Augusta State University, the City of
Augusta, and the State of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the Augusta State University mens basketball team for its
unparalleled determination, tenacity, and character; commend the coaches; and
extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success.
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 Augusta State
University.