HR321 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Oliver RobinsonAlan HarperJohn W. RogersRod ScottJohn MerrillBill PooleDarrio Melton

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

University of Alabama womens wheelchair basketball team, commended

Summary

A House resolution commending the University of Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team for winning a third consecutive national championship.

What This Bill Does

It officially recognizes and praises the team for their championship, highlights the season and championship-game achievements, and notes the academic and athletic honors earned by team members. It also acknowledges the team’s representation of the university and the state of Alabama in national competition.

Who It Affects

• The University of Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team and its players, who receive formal recognition and praise.
• The university community and residents of Alabama, who are acknowledged for supporting athletic excellence and school pride.

Key Provisions

• Commends the University of Alabama women's wheelchair basketball team for winning its third consecutive national championship.
• Notes the championship game victory over the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, 58-56, in Arlington, Texas, on March 13, 2011.
• States the team finished the season with a 24-8 record and reached the national finals for the fourth consecutive year.
• Recognizes individual players' performances in the championship game: Karolina Lingyte (20 points, 13 rebounds) and Elisha Williams (14 points, 10 rebounds), with Cindy Ouelett and Katie Hamock each scoring 10.
• Lists national honors: Lingyte, Hamock, and Zeyen on the Academic All-American Team; Lingyte, Hamock, and Zeyen on the All-American first team; Ouelett and Williams on the All-American second team; Mackenzie Soldan and Williams on the all-rookie team.
• Expresses the legislature's utmost admiration for the team and their representation of the University and the State of Alabama.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory