Bill Text: GA HR296 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 296 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Auburn University football team; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-02-16 - House Read and Adopted [HR296 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR296-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 296

By: Representatives Horne of the 71st, Austin of the 10th, and Peake of the 137th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Auburn University football team; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, as the crowning achievement of a spectacular undefeated 2010 season, the Auburn University Tigers football team captured the coveted SEC Championship, the 2010 BCS National Championship, and a Number 1 BSC ranking; and

WHEREAS, the level of excellence achieved during the 2010 season required the dedication and creativity of the Tigers coaching staff, which was led by Head Coach Gene Chizik, and a team of dedicated young men infused with talent and determination; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 Auburn University football team was composed of 114 members, 15 of which are graduates of Georgia high schools, and five native Georgia coaches; and

WHEREAS, Auburn's Georgia players included Cam Newton of Westlake High School, Jonathon Mincy of Southwest DeKalb High School, Antonio Goodwin of Booker T. Washington High School, Demetruce McNeal of Banneker High School, Neiko Thorpe of Tucker High School, Mario Fannin of Lovejoy High School, Anderson Mack of Martin Luther King, Jr., High School, Jessel Curry of Buford High School, Philip Lutzenkirchen of Lassiter High School, Jeffrey Whitaker of Warner Robins High School, Byron Isom of Lovejoy High School, Josh Harris of Carrollton High School, Forrest Hill of Morrow High School, Tunde Fariyike of Upsen Lee High School, Andrew Parmer of Dalton High School, and Brandon Mosely of Jefferson High School; and

WHEREAS, the Tigers' coaching staff that hails from Georgia includes Defensive Coordinator Ted Roof from Lawrenceville, Director of Football Operations Wayne Bolt from Augusta, Director of Scouting Chad Lunsford from Elberton, and Director of Player Development Ben Thomas from Ashburn; and

WHEREAS, Cam Newton of College Park was selected as the 76th winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy as the Most Outstanding College Player in the United States for 2010 and became the third native Georgia son to win this coveted trophy; and

WHEREAS, every member of the team and staff deserves credit and commendation for a thrilling and successful season, and more importantly, for demonstrating the kind of character that will serve them well in their future endeavors; and

WHEREAS, the success of the Auburn University football team has energized and inspired a nation and lifted the spirit of the entire Auburn family; and

WHEREAS, it is most fitting that the accomplishments of this team be properly recognized and that congratulations be conveyed to the team members.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate the players and coaches of the Auburn University football team on winning the 2010 BCS National Championship and extend to them sincerest best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Head Coach Gene Chizik.