07 LC 34
1158
House
Resolution 982
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
Heard of the
114th,
McKillip of the
115th,
Fleming of the
117th,
Floyd of the
147th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
the University of Georgia men's tennis team on winning the 2006 Southeastern
Conference regular season and tournament championships; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Bulldogs won the 2006 Southeastern Conference regular season championship;
and
WHEREAS,
the Bulldogs won the 2006 Southeastern Conference Tournament championship;
and
WHEREAS,
the Bulldogs were the ITA Team Indoor National Champions for the first time in
the history of the program; and
WHEREAS,
Luis Flores and Matic Omerzel won the Southeastern Conference indoor doubles
championship; and
WHEREAS,
three of the team members were named All-Americans: John Isner, Luis Flores, and
Antonio Ruiz; and
WHEREAS,
John Isner was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and was also
named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team; and
WHEREAS,
Manuel Diaz was named the Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year for the
fourth time; and
WHEREAS,
six players were named to the All-Southeastern Conference Team: John Isner, Luis
Flores, Antonio Ruiz, Matic Omerzel, Colin Purcell, and Strahinja Bobusic;
and
WHEREAS,
Georgia has won 23 Southeastern Conference regular season team titles, the most
of any team in the conference; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia has won six Southeastern Conference Team Tournament titles, the most of
any team in the conference; and
WHEREAS,
the Bulldogs finished the season ranked No. 2 in the nation after finishing as
the runner up in the NCAA tournament; and
WHEREAS,
Georgia went undefeated in the regular season for the first time in team
history, finishing with an overall record of 30-1, with their only loss coming
in the finals of the NCAA tournament; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of this team is a clear indication of the outstanding
athletic ability and the dedication and hard work of each member of the
team.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the University of Georgia men's tennis team for its
unparalleled achievements and extend their sincerest best wishes for its
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 Head Coach
Manuel Diaz.