Congratulates the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1340 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1340
Congratulating the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
men's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's
Basketball National Championship.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 6, 2010
Mrs. Napolitano submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Education and Labor
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
men's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's
Basketball National Championship.
Whereas, on March 27, 2010, the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
men's basketball team defeated the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Crimson Hawks 65 to 53 in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II Men's Basketball Tournament in
Springfield, Massachusetts;
Whereas the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos shot over 50 percent from the field
throughout the tournament and played with an impenetrable defense;
Whereas the Broncos made it to the championship game for the second year in a
row after being narrowly defeated the previous year by Findlay
University on a last second three-point shot in overtime;
Whereas the Broncos finished the 2009-2010 season with 28 wins and 6 losses,
which was the best record in school history;
Whereas head coach Greg Kamansky and his coaching staff, including associate
head coach Bill Bannon and assistant coach Damion Hill, as well as each
trainer, manager, and staff member, deserve praise and credit for their
outstanding dedication to helping the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos reach the
summit of college basketball success;
Whereas Coach Kamansky was named the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year from
both the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Division II
Bulletin;
Whereas Broncos senior Austin Swift was named Most Valuable Player of the
tournament, averaging 17.6 points per game;
Whereas Broncos senior Dahir Nasser was named All Elite Eight Choice and scored
12 points in the championship game;
Whereas the roster of the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos also included juniors Mark
Rutledge, Tobias Jahn, and Donnelle Booker, sophomores Matthew Rosser
and Dwayne Fells, and freshman Mitchel Anderson, Shaun Norum, and Kevin
Ryan;
Whereas the Broncos players, coaches, and staff are outstanding representatives
of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, one of the finest
and most diverse public universities in the United States, widely
recognized for its applied research programs and hands-on education; and
Whereas the Broncos played with great sportsmanship and pride throughout the
season and showed tremendous dedication to their school and appreciation
for their fans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the national champion California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona men's basketball team for their
historic win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship; and
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches,
students, and support staff who were instrumental in helping
the Cal Poly Pomona Broncos win the tournament.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
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