HR 21 (LSB 2690HH (3) 87)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 21

BY  DOLECHECK and MOORE

A Resolution recognizing and congratulating the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team and program on its outstanding regional and national athletic achievements.

   WHEREAS, the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team (the Spartans) broke a school record for wins in a season with a 36-1 record for the 2016-2017 basketball season; and
   WHEREAS, the Spartans held the number one ranking in the National Junior College Athlete Association (NJCAA) National Polls for six weeks, including the final regular season poll; and
   WHEREAS, the Spartans won the regular season and postseason NJCAA Division II Region XI Champion title, qualifying for their first national tournament trip since 1999; and
   WHEREAS, the Spartans secured their first national championship with a 77-53 win over Louisburg College on March 25, 2017, in Danville, Illinois; and
   WHEREAS, that victory gave the Spartans the title of 2017 NJCAA Division II National Men’s Basketball Champions; and
   WHEREAS, freshman Broderic Thomas, sophomore KeShawn Wilson, and sophomore Jordan Johnson were voted onto the NJCAA Division II All Region First Team; and
   WHEREAS, nine players on the Spartan team were named to NJCAA Division II Academic All Region Teams; and
   WHEREAS, Head Coach Todd Lorensen was named NJCAA Division II National Coach of the Year; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives recognizes and congratulates the Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team and program on its outstanding regional and national athletic achievements; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be sent to Southwestern Community College Men’s Basketball Team Head Coach Todd Lorensen and Southwestern Community College President Barbara Crittenden.