BIL: 5020
TYP: Concurrent Resolution CR
INB: House
IND: 20000502
PSP: Govan
SPO: Govan, CobbHunter, Ott, Sharpe and Stuart
DDN: l:\council\bills\bbm\9559cm00.doc
DPB: 20000503
SUB: South Carolina State University Bulldogs Men's Basketball Team, Coach Cy Alexander, Resolutions
HST:
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved
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House 20000503 Received from Senate
Senate 20000503 Introduced, adopted, returned
with concurrence
House 20000502 Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate
Versions of This Bill
TXT:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY “BULLDOGS” MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THEIR OUTSTANDING 19992000 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 2014 overall record during the 19992000 season under the leadership of Coach Cy Alexander; and
Whereas, the team’s 145 record in the MidEastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) earned the Bulldogs a second consecutive MEAC regularseason championship and its third MEAC tournament championship in five seasons; and
Whereas, the Bulldog’s outstanding regular season and MEAC tournament play earned them a berth in the NCAA tournament for the third time in five seasons; and
Whereas, the team was named National Black College Champion by the American Sports Wire for the third time in five seasons; and
Whereas, the following five team members were recognized for their individual accomplishments during the season: Mike Wiatre led the MEAC in freethrow shooting, was fifth in scoring, was named MEAC Player of the Week twice, was the Most Outstanding Performer in the MEAC Tournament, and was selected to the MEAC AllTournament Team; James Jones was selected to the MEAC AllTournament Team; Dexter Hall earned AllMEAC First Team honors and was among the conference’s top rebounders; and Duane Johnson was selected to play in the Black College AllStar Game in Baltimore, Maryland; and
Whereas, the Bulldogs had an eightgame winning streak during the regular season and defeated Clemson University 7168 for their first victory over an Atlantic Coast Conference school; and
Whereas, the “Bulldogs” and their coaches are to be commended for their many achievements during the 19992000 Season. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their congratulations to the South Carolina State University “Bulldogs” Men’s Basketball Team for their many accomplishments during an outstanding 19992000 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 presented to President Leroy Davis on behalf of South Carolina State University and the “Bulldog” team.
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