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GA HR1823
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
David Casas
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AI Summary
- Commends Coach Ron Hunter for his first season as Georgia State University men's basketball head coach after being hired on March 21, 2011, leading the Panthers to a 21-11 record, the second best in school history
- Recognizes the team's 11-game winning streak from November 18, 2011, through January 4, 2012, a school record, along with an 11-7 Colonial Athletic Association conference record and a postseason berth in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT)
- Highlights the Panthers' Top 25 NCAA national rankings in scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, blocked shots, and steals during the 2011-2012 season
- Acknowledges Coach Hunter's charitable work, including raising awareness and funds for Samaritan's Feet through a "Barefoot for Bare Feet" game and distributing shoes to 200 local children in need
- Notes a more than 50 percent increase in average home attendance and academic honors earned by players, including Jihad Ali receiving the CAA's Dean Ehlers Leadership Award
Legislative Description
Hunter, Coach Ron; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/13/2012
Full Bill Text
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