5981134 ACR 21-187, The George Washington University Colonials Men’s Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2016

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

21-187

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

April 5, 2016        

 

 

To honor and recognize The George Washington University Colonials Men’s Basketball team on winning the 2016 National Invitation Tournament Championship.  

 

WHEREAS, after winning the program’s first-ever National Invitation Tournament (“NIT”) game in 2015, The George Washington University Colonials this season won 5 consecutive NIT games to win the NIT Championship;

 

WHEREAS, the Colonials’ appearance in the 2016 NIT marked the third straight year the team has earned a berth in a postseason basketball tournament;

 

WHEREAS, the Colonials’ 28 wins this season marked a new program record for wins in a season;

 

            WHEREAS, 4 of the 5 members of the NIT All-Tournament team were George Washington University student athletes;

 

            WHEREAS, the Colonials’ 16 wins at the Charles E. Smith Center marked a new program record for home wins in a season;

 

            WHEREAS, the team has now won more than 20 games in 3 straight seasons for the second time in school history;

 

WHEREAS, the Colonials haves won 24 consecutive home games against nonconference opponents, including wins this season against Virginia (a  No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament) and Big East Champion Seton Hall;

 

            WHEREAS, the Colonials also beat 2 teams from the Big Ten at home this season, the team’s first 2 home wins against Big Ten opposition since 1977;

 

            WHEREAS, the Colonials have compiled a 42-6 record at the Charles E. Smith Center since the start of the 2013-14 season;

 

            WHEREAS, 3 Colonials made up half of the 6-man Atlantic 10 All-Academic team, representing 14 conference schools, adding to the school’s conference-best all-time total of All-Academic student-athletes; and

 

            WHEREAS, in December, The George Washington University basketball team ranked in the AP & USA Today Top 25 polls for the first time in 10 years.

 

            RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “The George Washington University Colonials Men’s Basketball Team Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

 

            Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia is proud to honor The George Washington University Colonials Men’s Basketball Team for its commendable winning seasons and congratulates the team on a job well done.

 

            Sec. 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.