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| 1 | 1 | 2025 SESSION | |
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| 3 | - | ENROLLED | |
| 3 | + | INTRODUCED | |
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| 5 | + | 25107396D | |
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| 5 | 7 | SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 437 | |
| 6 | 8 | ||
| 9 | + | Offered February 17, 2025 | |
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| 7 | 11 | Commending Anthony Guy Bennett. | |
| 8 | 12 | ||
| 9 | - | Agreed to by the Senate, February 19, 2025 | |
| 10 | 13 | ||
| 11 | - | Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 20, 2025 | |
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| 15 | + | PatronDeeds | |
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| 13 | 17 | ||
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| 15 | 19 | WHEREAS, Anthony Guy Bennett, an acclaimed basketball player and coach and beloved member of the University of Virginia community, retired from his position as the Dean and Markel Families Men's Head Basketball Coach of the University of Virginia in 2024; and | |
| 16 | 20 | ||
| 17 | 21 | WHEREAS, Anthony Guy Tony Bennett was born in 1969 in Wisconsin to Dick and Anne Bennett and played basketball at Preble High School in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he was named Mr. Basketball as a senior; and | |
| 18 | 22 | ||
| 19 | 23 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and set an National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) record with a career three-point percentage of 49.7 percent; and | |
| 20 | 24 | ||
| 21 | 25 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett was selected in the second round of the 1992 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft and played three seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before playing in Australia and New Zealand; and | |
| 22 | 26 | ||
| 23 | 27 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett began his basketball coaching career in New Zealand, and later served on the coaching staffs of the University of Wisconsin and Washington State University; and | |
| 24 | 28 | ||
| 25 | - | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett, as head coach, led the Washington State Cougars to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the NCAA Sweet | |
| 29 | + | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett, as head coach, led the Washington State Cougars to two NCAA tournament appearances, including a trip to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen in 2008; and | |
| 26 | 30 | ||
| 27 | 31 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett was named the head men's basketball coach at the University of Virginia in 2009, and he announced his desire to build a program that lasts at the university; and | |
| 28 | 32 | ||
| 29 | 33 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett led the Virginia Cavaliers to the 2013-14 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular-season title, the ACC Tournament championship title, and an NCAA Sweet 16 appearance; and | |
| 30 | 34 | ||
| 31 | 35 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett led his team with grace in defeat in 2018 and persevered to lead his team to the University of Virginia's first ever men's basketball national championship in 2019; and | |
| 32 | 36 | ||
| 33 | 37 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett guided his teams with his five pillars of humility, passion, unity, servanthood, and thankfulness, and many of his players went on to play in the NBA and other professional leagues; and | |
| 34 | 38 | ||
| 35 | 39 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett's pack-line defense was regarded as the model for elite defense in college basketball and was a key part of his teams' success over the years; and | |
| 36 | 40 | ||
| 37 | - | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett coached for 15 seasons at the University of Virginia, compiling a | |
| 41 | + | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett coached for 15 seasons at the University of Virginia, compiling a 364-136 record, a national championship, two ACC Tournament titles, six ACC regular-season championships, and 10 NCAA tournament appearances; he retires as the winningest coach in program history; and | |
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| 39 | 43 | WHEREAS, in recognition of his accomplishments, Tony Bennett was named the ACC Coach of the Year four times and was presented the United States Basketball Writers Association's Henry Iba Award for national coach of the year three times; and | |
| 40 | 44 | ||
| 41 | 45 | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett is devoted to his family and his faith, and in retirement he will have more opportunities to spend quality time with his wife and children; and | |
| 42 | 46 | ||
| 43 | - | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett's leadership and integrity made an impact on the lives of players, coaches, and fans, and his legacy will be cherished by the University of Virginia community for years to come; now | |
| 47 | + | WHEREAS, Tony Bennett's leadership and integrity made an impact on the lives of players, coaches, and fans, and his legacy will be cherished by the University of Virginia community for years to come; now therefore, be it | |
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| 45 | 49 | RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Anthony Guy Bennett for a lifetime of achievement and significance on and off the basketball court; and, be it | |
| 46 | 50 | ||
| 47 | 51 | RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Anthony Guy Bennett as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his leadership and best wishes for the future. |