07 LC 96
2457
House
Resolution 970
By:
Representatives Smith of the
113th,
Heard of the
114th,
McKillip of the
115th,
Ehrhart of the
36th,
Fleming of the
117th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team on winning the 2006 NCAA National
Championship; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in 2006 the University of Georgia "Gym Dogs" Gymnastics Team won its seventh
NCAA National Championship, posting an amazing 36-0 record for its fourth
undefeated season in program history; and
WHEREAS,
no other NCAA gymnastics team has completed an undefeated season; and
WHEREAS,
2006 also marked the team's fifteenth Southeastern Conference Championship,
which is more championships than all other conference teams combined;
and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding team includes Freshman Courtney Kupets, a member of the 2004
U.S. Olympic team and winner of the NCAA All-Around, Balance Beam, and Uneven
Bars individual national titles; Junior Kelsey Ericksen, winner of the SEC
All-Around, Vault, Bars, and Floor titles; and teammates Audrey Bowers, Paige
Burns, Nikki Childs, Adrienne Dishman, Megan Dowlen, Christi Fortunato, Katie
Heenan, Lauren Johnson, Ashley Kupets, Courtney McCool, Marcia Newby, Lauren
Sessler, Abby Stack, Grace Taylor, and Tiffany Tolnay; and
WHEREAS,
the "Gym Dogs" have established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence
with equal emphases on character and academics, and their phenomenal performance
is a clear indication of their outstanding athletic ability, the dedication and
hard work, the unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; and the
astute direction of Head Coach Suzanne Yoculan.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the University of Georgia Gymnastics 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 Suzanne Yoculan.
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 Suzanne Yoculan.