SJR14: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 14

March 28, 2013 - Introduced by Senators Hansen, Cowles, C. Larson, Lassa, Lehman, L. Taylor, Wirch and Lasee, cosponsored by Representatives Jacque, Genrich, Berceau, Bernard Schaber, Kaufert, Kolste, Krug, Murphy, Ohnstad, A. Ott, Sinicki, Spiros, Strachota and Bies. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR14,1,1 Relating to: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team.

SJR14,1,4 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team defeated Loyola University Chicago 54-38 for the Horizon League tournament championship; and

SJR14,1,6 Whereas, it is UW-Green Bay's third league tournament title in a row and the fifth straight year the team will compete in the NCAA tournament; and

SJR14,1,9 Whereas, the UW-Green Bay Phoenix have won 24 consecutive games after finishing the year with a perfect 19-0 record against Horizon League teams and winning the regular-season title with a 16-0 record; and

SJR14,1,12 Whereas, the Phoenix are known for their tough defensive play, having become the nation's second-ranked scoring defense by limiting opponents to just 48.1 points per game; and

SJR14,2,2 Whereas, UW-Green Bay was recently named one of "11 Colleges with the Smartest Athletes" by TheBestColleges.org, and the women's basketball team led the way with an impressive 3.71 team GPA and 31 consecutive semesters in which the team achieved a 3.0 or higher; and

SJR14,2,5 Whereas, senior Adrian Ritchie was named to the All-Horizon League First Team, senior Sarah Eichler was awarded Second Team honors, and both players were named also to the All-Defensive Team; and

SJR14,2,8 Whereas, UW-Green Bay has now captured 12 Horizon League Championship titles and 13 conference tournament titles overall and will be appearing in the NCAA tournament for the 14th time; now, therefore, be it

SJR14,2,12 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature hereby commends and congratulates the UW-Green Bay women's basketball team on another very successful regular season and wishes them the best of luck in the NCAA tournament; and

SJR14,2,15 Be it further 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.

SJR14,2,16 (End)