Congratulates the Florida Gulf Coast University on its first two post-season victories and on becoming the first 15th seeded team to reach the "Sweet 16" round in the Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament.
[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 150 Introduced in House (IH)]
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 150
Congratulating the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles for becoming
the first 15 seed to advance to the ``Sweet 16'' 4th Round in the NCAA
Men's Basketball Tournament.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 10, 2013
Mr. Radel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles for becoming
the first 15 seed to advance to the ``Sweet 16'' 4th Round in the NCAA
Men's Basketball Tournament.
Whereas, on March 22, 2012, the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, in their
second season of NCAA Division I postseason eligibility, upset the
Georgetown University Hoyas 78-68;
Whereas, on March 24, 2012, the Eagles defeated the San Diego State University
Aztecs 81-71;
Whereas in each win the Eagles pulled away with scoring runs of 21-2 versus
Georgetown and 17-0 over the Aztecs;
Whereas Sherwood Brown and Bernard Thompson combined for 87 points and Brett
Comer had 24 assists across the two games;
Whereas Coach Andy Enfield has lived up to his promise to not wait to win;
Whereas senior Eddie Murray, juniors Nate Hicks, Christophe Varidel, Jamail
Jones, and Chase Fieler, sophomores Eric McKnight, Filip Cvjeticanin,
and Marcus Blake, and freshmen Alexander Bessig, Leonard Livingston,
Jr., and Dajuan Graf have also contributed greatly;
Whereas in matching their next opponent, the University of Florida, the Eagles
became the second team to win their first two postseason games;
Whereas their exciting dunks and alley-oops have electrified fans and earned
Fort Myers the nickname ``Dunk City'';
Whereas the chicken dance celebration is innovative and entertaining;
Whereas even the announcers have begun to cheer for this exceptional group of
players;
Whereas the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles have inspired a Nation and
brought the spotlight to a great school in Southwest Florida while
making history: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the
Florida Gulf Coast University on its first two postseason victories and
becoming the first 15th seeded team to reach the ``Sweet 16'' round in
the Division I NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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