Associated Students of the University of Washington
Student Senate
Session 15
 

A Resolution Commending the UW Women's Cross Country Program, for a Successful 2008 Cross Country Season

WHEREAS the coaching staff, consisting of head coach Greg Metcalf and assistant coaches Kelly Strong and Jimmy Bean, led the UW Women's cross country team to earn their first national title in the program's history; and

WHEREAS the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named head coach Greg Metcalf as the Division I Women's Cross Country Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS the coaching staff led the team to an undefeated season; and

WHEREAS the UW Women's cross country team took over the No. 1 ranking early in the season and carried it successfully through to the NCAA meet; and

WHEREAS 6 of the 7 first team spots in the division championship consisted of UW women; and

WHEREAS it was the first time in history that 6 of the 7 first team spots consisted of athletes from any one team, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON:

THAT the Associated Students of the University of Washington formally recognize, honor, and congratulate the UW Women's Cross Country program for their hard work and successful season; and

THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the coaching staff of the UW Women's cross country team.

History of Legislation

01/10/2009: Submitted for consideration
01/22/2009: Referred to the Publicity & Outreach Committee
01/26/2009: Reported Favorably by the Publicity & Outreach Committee
01/26/2009: Placed on First Reading
01/26/2009: Placed on Second Reading
01/26/2009: Passed by the Senate

Legislation ID:
R-15-11

Date Submitted:
01/10/2009

Sponsor:
Tunny Vann, P&O Chair, Michael Weiler, FAAA Chair

Cosponsor(s):