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H. 4245
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Govan, Rhoad, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey and Ott
Document Path: l:\council\bills\swb\5488cm03.doc
Introduced in the House on May 21, 2003
Introduced in the Senate on May 21, 2003
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 21, 2003
Summary: Coach Cy Alexander
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/21/2003 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-6 5/21/2003 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-8
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TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY "BULLDOGS" MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THEIR OUTSTANDING 2002-2003 SEASON, AND TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH CY ALEXANDER AND HIS STAFF FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Whereas, South Carolina State University "Bulldogs" Men's Basketball Team continued the university's winning tradition by posting a 20-11 overall record during the 2002-2003 season under the leadership of Coach Cy Alexander; and
Whereas, the team's 15-3 record in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) earned the "Bulldogs" a MEAC regular-season championship and its third MEAC tournament championship in six seasons; and
Whereas, the "Bulldogs" outstanding regular season and MEAC tournament play earned them a berth in the NCAA tournament for the third time in six seasons; and
Whereas, the team had one of the nation's longest winning streaks with eleven consecutive victories and finished first in the final poll of the Black College Sports Page, which ranks historical Black colleges and universities; and
Whereas, the following team members were recognized for their individual accomplishments during the season: Thurman Zimmerman was named MEAC Rookie of the Year, named MEAC Player of the Week, and also earned a spot on the All-MEAC first team; Moses Malone, Jr., was selected to the All-MEAC second team selection, named MEAC Player of the Week, and his picture appeared on the cover of the "March Madness" edition of Sports Illustrated; and Dustin Braddick was named MEAC tournament MVP, named MEAC Player of the Week, and was joined on the All-Tournament team by teammate Thurman Zimmerman; and
Whereas, head coach Cy Alexander was named MEAC Coach of the Year for the second time in three seasons; and
Whereas, the "Bulldogs" and their coaches are to be commended for their many achievements during the 2002-2003 season. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the South Carolina State University "Bulldogs" Men's Basketball Team for their many accomplishments during their outstanding 2002-2003 season, and recognize Head Coach Cy Alexander and his staff for an exceptional season.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to South Carolina State University and the "Bulldog" team.
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