S*1370 Session 111 (1995-1996)
S*1370 Concurrent Resolution, By Matthews
A Concurrent Resolution congratulating the South Carolina State University
Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team for an exceptional season and for their
outstanding effort in the NCAA Tournament.
04/18/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-4
04/23/96 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-7
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSITY BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR
AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND FOR THEIR
OUTSTANDING EFFORT IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT.
Whereas, the South Carolina State Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team
earned their second trip to the NCAA Tournament in only seven
seasons by winning the 25th annual Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference Tournament; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs defeated regular season co-champion Coppin
State 69-56 in the title game; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs led the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
(MEAC) in defense and rebounding; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs, led by coach Cy Alexander, compiled a
record of 22 wins and seven losses, remaining undefeated in 13
home games; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs put together an eight-game winning streak in
one stretch and then went on to win 18 of their last 21 games this
season; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs finished first in the American Sports Wire
Poll for Division I Historical Black Colleges; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs placed two players on the All-MEAC team
and placed three players on the MEAC All-Tournament Team; and
Whereas, coach Cy Alexander was named MEAC Coach of the
Year; and
Whereas, due to the dedication and desire to succeed, the Bulldogs
have reflected well upon the State of South Carolina and South
Carolina State University; and
Whereas, the drive and determination of the Bulldogs to be winners
should be an inspiration to us all; and
Whereas, Coach Alexander and the members of the men's
basketball team showed South Carolina what team work can do; and
Whereas, the Members of the General Assembly would like to
publicly recognize and congratulate each player, member of the
staff, and each coach for an outstanding season and their second
appearance in the NCAA Tournament, and recognizes their
tremendous effort in the Tournament. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly commend the South
Carolina State Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team and all who helped
in the team's efforts for a job well done and wish them every
success in the basketball seasons to come.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Dr. Leroy Davis, President of South Carolina State University, Dr.
Oscar P. Butler, Director of Athletics, and Cy Alexander, Head
Basketball Coach.
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