NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1973 SESSION

RESOLUTION 71

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 998

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA, MARCH 10. 1973.

Whereas, North Carolina A&T was guided through its first season as a major college competitor in the NCAA by head coach Warren Reynolds and assistant Frank Levister; and

Whereas, the Aggies along with Grambling College became the first predominately black universities in the nation to participate in the famed ECAC Holiday Festival Tournament in New York's Madison Square Garden; and

Whereas, in the two-year history of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), North Carolina A&T has won both tournaments; the first one in 1972 under Calvin Irvin, who retired as head basketball coach after his team compiled a 401 to 143 won-lost record; and the second tournament on March 10, 1973, under the new head coach, Warren Reynolds; and

Whereas, over 18,000 persons, overwhelmingly North Carolinians, have enjoyed A&T's performance against interstate rivals at the affair each season; and

Whereas, this accomplishment was a team effort, recognition is hereby accorded these student athletes: William Harris, James Outlaw, Lloyd Glover, Willie Daniels, Milton Nunnally, Al Carter, Artice Jackson, Bobby Goodwin, Allen Spruill, Ronald Johnson, Sinclair Colbert and Raymond Perry, who have brought the Greensboro area and the State of North Carolina national recognition; and

Whereas, three of these young men, namely William Harris. James Outlaw and Willie Daniels were named to the All-MEAC Tournament Team, and Harris was accorded the tournament's "Most Valuable Player" honor; and

Whereas, William Harris was named to the Associated Press second team All‑American list and landed on Black Mutual Radio Sports All-American team as a result of his outstanding tournament and season performances; and

Whereas, the poise and determination of the Aggie coaches and players continue to entrench this State institution in the battlefield of the nation's top sports powers;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

Section 1.  That the 1973 General Assembly representing all the people of North Carolina extends our appreciation and congratulations to the North Carolina A&T State University basketball team and coaches for their outstanding contribution to the sport of basketball.

Sec. 2.  That a copy of this resolution shall be duly certified by the Secretary of State and transmitted to: Mr. Calvin Irvin, Athletic Director, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Sec. 3.  This resolution shall become effective upon ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 19th day of April, 1973.