AJR128: Joint Resolution Text

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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE

1997 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 128

March 25, 1998 - Introduced by Representatives Brandemuehl, Ward, Freese, Powers, Albers, Baldwin, Boyle, Dobyns, Goetsch, Johnsrud, Musser, Ott, Spillner, Staskunas and Steinbrink, cosponsored by Senators Schultz, Breske, Burke, Drzewiecki, Grobschmidt, Jauch, Shibilski, Weeden and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR128,1,2 Relating to: commending the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team.

AJR128,1,5 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team won the NCAA Division III national championship, defeating Williams College in the semifinal game and Hope College in the championship game; and

AJR128,1,7 Whereas, those 2 victories brought the Pioneers' record for the season to 30 wins and no losses; and

AJR128,1,10 Whereas, this national championship was the Pioneers' 3rd in this decade, and their record for the decade is 236 wins and only 25 losses, making them the most successful team at any level of NCAA basketball in this decade; and

AJR128,1,12 Whereas, Coach Bo Ryan is the winningest coach at the NCAA Division III level, with an 81.4% winning percentage; and

AJR128,1,14 Whereas, the Pioneers this year also became the first team to win 4 consecutive Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships; and

AJR128,2,4 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville basketball players also starred in the classroom, 7 of them having been named to the National Basketball Coaches Honor Roll because they achieved a grade point average of at least 3.2; now, therefore, be it

AJR128,2,9 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature commend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men's basketball team and Coach Bo Ryan for their remarkable success over the years and for their perfect championship season and wish them continued success; and, be it further

AJR128,2,11 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to each of the Pioneers' coaches and players.

AJR128,2,12 (End)