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GA HR1532

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jon Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends the Georgia Southern University Eagles football team for winning the 2014 Sun Belt Conference Championship with a 9-3 overall record and undefeated 8-0 conference mark in their first FBS season
  • Eagles finished the 2015 season 9-4 and defeated Bowling Green University 58-27 in the GoDaddy Bowl on December 23, 2015, claiming their first bowl victory in program history and scoring the most points of any team during bowl season
  • The 2015 GoDaddy Bowl drew 2.4 million television viewers, the largest audience for that bowl since 2011, with an announced attendance of 28,656
  • The team produced the nation's top rushing offense, finishing first in the country in both rushing yards per game and rushing touchdowns
  • The Clerk of the House is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Georgia Southern University Eagles

Legislative Description

Georgia Southern University Eagles; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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