07 LC 96
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House
Resolution 667
By:
Representatives Glanton of the
76th,
Starr of the
78th,
and Jordan of the
77th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Clayton State University Lady Lakers basketball team and inviting them to
appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2007 Clayton State University Lady Lakers 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, ending with the best record
in school history concluding with an astonishing 29-6 record, earning its first
trip ever to the NCAA Women's Division II Final Four; and
WHEREAS,
the road to the Final Four was long and difficult, but the Lady Lakers are the
2007 Peach Belt Conference Champions; 2007 Peach Belt Tournament Champions; and
2007 South Atlantic Regional Champions, and the team earned an appearance at the
NCAA Division II Elite 8 tournament in Kearney, Nebraska; and
WHEREAS,
the 2007 Clayton State University Lady Lakers included the following outstanding
athletes: Kim Lloyd, Sharon Wiles, Tamara Layton, Marie St. Fort, Basia
Bukowska, Roberta Phillips, Crystal Brown, Shantel Ragin, Lynette Jackson,
Nikkisha Pritchett, Alecia Humphrey, and Tracey Browne; and
WHEREAS,
the phenomenal performance of the 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; their superb offensive and defensive talents; the astute
direction of Head Coach Dennis Cox and Assistant Coaches Shannon Reid, Kaleena
Coleman, and Carlie Anderson; and the sustained support of University President
Dr. Thomas K. Harden and Athletic Director Mason Barfield; and
WHEREAS,
the Lady Lakers have brought honor to Clayton State University, Clayton County,
the City of Morrow, and the State of Georgia by playing with inspiring
determination throughout this season and giving a spectacular performance in the
NCAA Women's Division II Final Four; and
WHEREAS,
as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by
performing with courage and precision over months of pain and hard work, it is
abundantly proper to call them champions.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the Clayton State University Lady Lakers basketball team for
its unparalleled determination, tenacity, and character; commend Coach Dennis
Cox on his third season of dedicated coaching at Clayton State University; and
extend their sincerest best wishes for continued success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the players and coaches of the Clayton State University
Lady Lakers basketball team are hereby invited to appear before the House of
Representatives at a date and time to be fixed by the Speaker of the House for
the purposes of being recognized by the House and receiving an appropriate copy
of this resolution.