GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 441

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Sponsors: Senators Winner of Buncombe, Lee, Walker; Cooper, Kerr, Odom, and Shaw.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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March 2, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE WOMEN'S SOCCER PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.
Whereas, the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill should be recognized and commended for its outstanding record of excellence; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer program has won 11 national championships in 12 years, including 10 of 11 tries for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championship; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer program has won more NCAA titles than any other women's program in Division I history and has won more NCAA titles than any of the Atlantic Coast Conference schools, male and female programs combined; and
Whereas, in 1992, the UNC women's soccer team defeated Duke University by a score of 9-1 to gain its seventh consecutive NCAA title; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer program has set some impressive NCAA records; and
Whereas, during its 1992 season, the UNC women's soccer team finished with a record of 25-0, setting a national record for the most wins in a season and the most wins in a season without a loss or a tie; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer program has won 58 consecutive games and has outscored the opponents during these games by a margin of 268-25; and
Whereas, in 1990, the University of Connecticut beat the UNC women's soccer team, ending the team's unprecedented winning streak of 103 games and giving the team its only loss in the last seven years; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer team's home record against collegiate opponents is currently 124-0-2; and
Whereas, the UNC women's soccer program has produced numerous award winning players, including over 40 All-America selections, 18 of whom were first-team All Americas, and two National Players of the Year on four occasions; and
Whereas, after coaching the team for 14 years, Head Coach Anson Dorrance boasts a remarkable record of 275-8-9; and
Whereas, Head Coach Anson Dorrance, a graduate of UNC and a former member of its men's soccer team, has achieved national recognition as well, receiving honors as a player and as a coach; and
Whereas, it is with great pride that the General Assembly pays tribute to the UNC women's soccer program for its excellent record and outstanding achievements in collegiate athletics;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly congratulates the women's soccer team at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on winning its seventh consecutive NCAA Division I Championship and expresses its appreciation for UNC's outstanding women's soccer program.
Sec. 2.  The General Assembly recognizes the accomplishments of Head Coach Anson Dorrance; assistant coach, Bill Palladino; 1992 team members, Missy Boyle, Alison Brooks, Amy Burns, Paige Coley, Dawn Crow, Shannon Davenport, Mikki Denney, Tracy Donahue, Meagan Dougherty, Jenn Eames, Danielle Egan, Shelley Finger, Nancy Friedman, Susie Green, Mia Hamm, Angela Kelly, Kristine Lilly, Kasey Monroe, Tracy Noonan, Ashley Riggs, Vanessa Rubio, Keri Sanchez, Roz Santana, Sasha Soares, Carolyn Springer, Sonja Trojak, Rita Tower, Tisha Venturini, and Jennifer Zaccagnini; administrative assistant, Chris Bischoff; and goalkeeper trainer, Mike Taylor.
Sec. 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Athletic Director John Swofford and to the individuals mentioned in this resolution.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.