H.R. No. 1241
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Stephen F. Austin State University men's
basketball team reached a new level of success during the 2008-2009
season by winning the Southland Conference Tournament and earning a
bid to the NCAA Tournament; and
WHEREAS, The Lumberjacks put together a conference record of
13 wins and just 3 losses to claim their second consecutive
Southland Conference regular season championship; entering the SLC
tournament as the number one seed, they bested Southeastern
Louisiana University and Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi to
earn a spot in the finals; and
WHEREAS, Facing off against The University of Texas at San
Antonio in that contest, SFA seized control in the first half and
posted a 68-57 win; it was the team's first SLC tournament crown
after two previous appearances in the title game; moreover, the
victory qualified the Lumberjacks for the NCAA Tournament, giving
them an opportunity to contend for the national championship; and
WHEREAS, In the opening round of the NCAA's "Big Dance," SFA
fell to No. 3-seeded Syracuse University, but the players and
coaches can be justifiably proud of their overall 24-8 record and
their placement among the nation's finest college squads; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the 2008-2009 campaign, the Lumberjacks
received outstanding contributions from each member of the roster:
Josh Alexander, Eric Bell, Girod Adams, Eddie Williams, Walt
Harris, Zach Williams, Jarrod McDaniel, Benson Akpan, Nick Shaw,
Aaron Smith, Cameron James, Austin Falke, Preston Davis, Matt
Kingsley, and Jereal Scott; and
WHEREAS, These talented athletes received vital support from
SFA head coach Danny Kaspar, assistant head coach Brette Tanner,
assistant coaches Ulric Maligi and Doug Karleskint, and
administrative assistant Joe Richards; and
WHEREAS, With their exceptional performances on the court,
the Lumberjacks were a source of great pride and excitement for SFA
supporters, and this landmark season has focused well-deserved
attention on the university and its fine athletic program; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the men's basketball team of
Stephen F. Austin State University on its achievements during the
2008-2009 season and extend to the players, coaches, and staff
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Christian
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1241 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House