SJR64: Joint Resolution Text

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2001 - 2002 LEGISLATURE

2001 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 64

March 6, 2002 - Introduced by Senators Hansen, Cowles and A. Lasee, cosponsored by Representatives Krawczyk, Ryba, F. Lasee, Montgomery, Gard, Bies, Meyerhofer, Ainsworth and Ott. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR64,1,2 Relating to: honoring the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Women's Basketball Team.

SJR64,1,5 Whereas, for the first time in University of Wisconsin-Green Bay history, the women's basketball team was recognized as the 2000-01 WBCA Academic National Champions for the NCAA Division I level; and

SJR64,1,9 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Women's Basketball Team posted their best win/loss record since the 1991-92 season with an overall record of 24 wins and 6 losses, including a phenomenal home record of 12 wins and only one loss; and

SJR64,1,13 Whereas, the team achieved an amazing 14-game winning streak — the 3rd longest in team history, won the regular season Horizon League conference title for the 4th consecutive year, and reached the NCAA tournament for the 4th time in the past 5 years; and

SJR64,2,3 Whereas, the team ranked in the NCAA Division I top 25 in 6 major categories, including field goal percentage, 3-point field goal percentage, scoring margin, 3-point field goals made per game, and scoring defense; and

SJR64,2,6 Whereas, senior forward Mandy Stowe has been commended for her success on and off the court in being named the Horizon League tournament's Most Valuable Player, as well as being selected to the Verizon Academic All-District V team; and

SJR64,2,10 Whereas, Coach Kevin Borseth was recognized as the Horizon League's head women's basketball coach of the year for the 3rd time in the past 4 seasons and Coach Borseth reached an elite coaching milestone by recording 300 wins during the 2001-02 season; now, therefore, be it

SJR64,2,16 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin hereby commends and congratulates the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Women's Basketball Team and is proud to recognize a team of talented women who serve as mentors and positive role models for youth throughout the nation by achieving success both in the classroom and in the spirit of competition; and, be it further

SJR64,2,19 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Head Coach Kevin Borseth, his staff, each member of the team, and Athletic Director Ken Bothof.

SJR64,2,20 (End)