SJR3: Joint Resolution Text

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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 3

January 22, 2015 - Introduced by Senators Risser, S. Fitzgerald, Erpenbach, Hansen, Harsdorf, LeMahieu, Marklein, Nass, Olsen, Ringhand, Shilling, L. Taylor, Vinehout, Wanggaard and Wirch, cosponsored by Representatives C. Taylor, Berceau, Allen, Barca, Brandtjen, Brostoff, Considine, Danou, Edming, Genrich, Goyke, Hebl, Hesselbein, Hintz, Jacque, Johnson, Jorgensen, Kahl, Kerkman, Knodl, Kolste, Milroy, Murphy, Mursau, Novak, Nygren, Ohnstad, A. Ott, Petryk, Pope, Quinn, Riemer, Ripp, Sargent, Shankland, Sinicki, Subeck, Tauchen, Tittl, Tranel, Wachs and Zamarripa. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR3,1,2 Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin–Madison men's basketball team on its 2013–14 basketball season and reaching the NCAA Final Four.

SJR3,1,5 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin Badgers had a record of 30 wins and eight losses during the 2013-14 basketball season and earned its 16th consecutive trip to the NCAA men's basketball tournament; and

SJR3,1,8 Whereas, the Badgers earned a number two seed in the 2014 NCAA basketball tournament and defeated American, Oregon, Baylor, and Arizona and won the west region on their way to the Final Four; and

SJR3,1,10 Whereas, Frank Kaminsky was named the Most Outstanding Player in the West Region and Traevon Jackson made the Regional All-Tournament team; and

SJR3,1,15 Whereas, Frank Kaminsky was named to the All-Big Ten first team and Sam Dekker to the second team, Ben Brust received honorable mention, Nigel Hayes was named to the All-Freshman team and named Sixth Man of the Year, Josh Gasser was named to the All-Defensive team, and Zach Bohannon was named to the Academic All-Big Ten team; and

SJR3,2,3 Whereas, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Badger men's basketball team exemplifies that "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts," and recognition must be given to every member of the team and coaching staff; now, therefore, be it

SJR3,2,10 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature hereby commends and congratulates Evan Anderson, Zach Bohannon, Vitto Brown, Ben Brust, Riley Dearring, Sam Dekker, Duje Dukan, Josh Gasser, Nigel Hayes, Jordan Hill, Traevon Jackson, Frank Kaminsky, Bronson Koenig, Aaron Moesch, Zak Showalter, and Jordan Smith and coaches Bo Ryan, Greg Gard, Gary Close, and Lamont Paris on reaching the 2014 NCAA Final Four; and, be it further

SJR3,2,13 Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Head Coach Bo Ryan, his staff, each member of the team, and Athletic Director Barry Alvarez.

SJR3,2,14 (End)