Bill Text: GA SR1156 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: McCoughtry, Ms. Angel; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1156 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR1156-Enrolled.html

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10 LC 94 2388

Senate Resolution 1156

By: Senators Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Sims of the 12th, Butler of the 55th, James of the 35th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Ms. Angel McCoughtry on being named the 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Angel McCoughtry, a member of the Atlanta Dream and the first overall pick in the 2009 WNBA draft, was recognized for her stellar first season in the league and named the 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year; and

WHEREAS, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, Ms. McCoughtry attended the University of Louisville, where she broke records and set the standard for excellence for future generations; and

WHEREAS, Ms. McCoughtry stands as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder at Louisville, with 2,779 points and 1,261 rebounds, averaging 20 points and 9.1 rebounds per game during her collegiate career; and

WHEREAS, she has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards, including Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior, was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team, and was Louisville's first three-time All American; and

WHEREAS, while at Louisville, Ms. McCoughtry was a three-time All-Big East first team member, a three time WBCA/State Farm All American, and a first team All American for the Associated Press, USBWA, ESPN.com, and CBS Sportsline.com; and

WHEREAS, as a senior, she led the Cardinals to the championship game and the first Final Four in the program's history, set a new single season scoring record with 858 points, and led the nation in steals with 4.3 per game; and

WHEREAS, Ms. McCoughtry was a Gold medalist on Team USA at the Pan American Games in 2007; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of her outstanding athletic achievements, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to honor the extraordinary commitment and accomplishments of Ms. McCoughtry.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend Ms. Angel McCoughtry for her years of hard work and perseverance in basketball and congratulate her upon being named the 2009 WNBA Rookie of the Year.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Angel McCoughtry.