SR13: Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate RESOLUTION 13

March 14, 2016 - Introduced by Senators Hansen, L. Taylor and Lasee. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SR13,1,1 Relating to: honoring the UW-Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team.

SR13,1,3 Whereas, the UW-Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team defeated Wright State 78-69 for the Horizon League tournament championship; and

SR13,1,5 Whereas, the Phoenix also upset top-seeded Valparaiso during its first run to the NCAA Tournament since 1996; and

SR13,1,8 Whereas, the Phoenix defense has generated 344 steals this season, which is top in the nation, and they led the Horizon League with an average of ten steals per game; and

SR13,1,11 Whereas, the Phoenix offense had four players average in double figures in conference play, led by senior guard Carrington Love with 17.8 points per game, and finished second in scoring offense by averaging 84.0 points per game; and

SR13,2,2 Whereas, senior Carrington Love was named to the All-Horizon League First Team, senior Jordan Fouse was awarded Second Team honors, and both players were also named to the All-Defensive Team, with Fouse becoming just the second player in conference history to be selected to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team four-consecutive years; and

SR13,2,6 Whereas, a team picked to finish sixth in the Horizon League has more than exceeded expectations under new head coach Linc Darner by finishing fourth in conference play, by posting an impressive 11-3 mark at the Resch Center, and by surpassing the 20-win mark for the third-straight season; and

SR13,2,9 Whereas, Coach Darner told his players during their first meeting last April that they would make it to the NCAA Tournament this season, and they responded by earning a spot for the fifth time in program history; now, therefore, be it

SR13,2,13 Resolved by the senate, That the members of the Wisconsin senate hereby commend and congratulate the UW-Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team on a successful regular season and wish them the best of luck in the NCAA tournament; and, be it further

SR13,2,16 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide copies of this resolution to Head Coach Linc Darner, his staff, each member of the team, and Athletic Director Mary Ellen Gillespie.

SR13,2,17 (End)