Loading chat...

GA SR1135

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Tippins

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the students, coaches, and staff of the Kennesaw State University Owls football team for their inaugural football season, in which they posted a 6-5 record (5-1 at home) as an associate member of the Big South Conference
  • The football program was announced on February 14, 2013, by University President Dr. Dan Papp, following a feasibility study begun in 2009 and chaired by former Georgia head coach Vince Dooley, with Board of Regents approval on February 13, 2013
  • Head Coach Brian Bohannon, hired on March 22, 2013, after five seasons as quarterbacks/B-backs coach at Georgia Tech, made his head coaching debut on September 3 at the 8,300-seat Fifth Third Bank Stadium
  • Honors four graduating senior student-athletes: Ryan Godhigh (running back), Prentice Stone (wide receiver, named to all-academic team in 2015), Brett Gillespie (offensive lineman), and Mason Harris (defensive end, SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll in 2012)
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Kennesaw State University football team

Legislative Description

Kennesaw State University; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available