AJR21: Joint Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 21

April 2, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives Shankland, Ballweg, Bowen, Considine, Crowley, Emerson, Gruszynski, Hebl, Horlacher, Krug, Magnafici, Milroy, Murphy, Myers, Neubauer, Riemer, Rohrkaste, Sargent, Sinicki, Skowronski, Snyder, Spiros, Spreitzer, Stubbs, Subeck, VanderMeer, Vruwink, Zamarripa, Ohnstad, Hesselbein and Tusler, cosponsored by Senators Testin, Bewley, Darling, Johnson, Marklein, Miller, Risser, L. Taylor and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR21,1,3 Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point men's hockey team for winning the 2019 NCAA Division III National Championship title.

AJR21,1,5 Whereas, the UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team defeated Norwich University 3-2 in overtime in the NCAA Division III National Championship; and

AJR21,1,8 Whereas, by winning the 2019 NCAA Division III Hockey National Championship, the UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team won their sixth overall title and second in the last four seasons; and

AJR21,1,11 Whereas, the UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team demonstrated outstanding athletic performances and displayed a high caliber of sportsmanship throughout the 2019 season; and

AJR21,1,13 Whereas, Danny Kiraly gave UW-Stevens Point a 1-0 lead, followed shortly by Colin Raver's team-leading 14th goal of the season; and

AJR21,1,15 Whereas, UW-Stevens Point men's hockey had a phenomenal season, having been ranked number 1 and finishing with a record of 29-0-2 for the season; and

AJR21,2,2 Whereas, the team was the first ever undefeated Division III men's hockey team to win the national championship; and

AJR21,2,5 Whereas, co-captain Tanner Karty was named Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four, and Head Coach Tyler Krueger was named Division III Coach of the Year; and

AJR21,2,8 Whereas, Danny Kiraly, Tanner Karty, Colin Raver, and Connor Ryckman all were named to the All-Tournament team for the NCAA Division III Men's Hockey Frozen Four Tournament; and

AJR21,2,15 Whereas, the team was led by outstanding co-captains Tanner Karty and Stephan Beauvais, and joined by teammates Connor Ryckman, Wesley Ashley, Tristan Conrad, Danny Kiraly, Steven Quagliata, Ryan Bittner, Brandon McReynolds, Kelly O'Brien, Austin Kelly, Ethan Strong, Austin Anselmo, B.J. Duffin, Chris Allemon, Zach Zech, Baxter Kanter, Wilson Northey, Ryan Mackellar, Logan Fredericks, TJ Roo, Colin Raver, Brennen Miller, Luke McElhenie, Carter Roo, Drew McLean, Jordan Fader, Ryan Wagner, and Eli Billing; and

AJR21,2,18 Whereas, the team was managed by a talented coaching staff, led by Head Coach Tyler Krueger, Interim Assistant Coach Evan Dixon, Assistant Coach Zach Badalamenti, and Equipment Manager Todd Bialas; and

AJR21,2,21 Whereas, the UW-Stevens Point community, Central Wisconsin, and the whole state take pride in the integrity, leadership, and excellence the team has demonstrated in their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

AJR21,3,2 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin State Legislature do hereby commend the UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team, the coaching staff, the athletic department, and the chancellor on winning the 2019 NCAA Division III Men's Hockey National Championship title and wish the student athletes continued success in their bright futures.

AJR21,3,3 (End)