Filed Senate Resolution 0013

, read first time and referred to Committee on

Introduced

Second Regular Session 112th General Assembly (2002)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks for winning the Men's NCCAA Basketball Championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, March 20, 1999, the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks defeated the Emmanuel College of Franklin Springs, Georgia, by a score of 86-75 to capture their first National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) championship ;

Whereas, the Mighty Oaks, led by eight seniors, never trailed in the championship game, and, with the exception of the first five minutes of the semi-final game with Cedarville College, the Oaks never trailed in the NCCAA "Elite Eight" three game format;

Whereas, outstanding Oak, Kyle Lindsey, from Solsberry, Indiana, was named the tournament Most Valuable Player, scoring an average of 14.7 points for the tournament;

Whereas, by providing inspiration and encouragement, the Mighty Oaks coach, Mike Sandifar, has skillfully and carefully guided the team to a successful 23-7 season, with a record number of 16 consecutive wins at home; and

Whereas, the Mighty Oak's success is the result of a total team effort, and each member of the team, Coach Sandifar, the assistant coaches, managers, trainers, and staff should be honored for superior performance and team spirit.

Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly

of the State of Indiana, the House of Representatives concurring:

    SECTION 1. That the Indiana General Assembly hereby congratulates Oakland City University's Men's Basketball Team upon winning the NCCAA National Championship.

    SECTION 2. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to members of the Oakland City Men's Basketball Team: Josh Whitehead, Jeremy Stuckwisch, Ricco Blanton, John Cabanilla, Wayne White, Eric Schwartz, Jeremy Aigner, Jason Toton, Adam Harness, Anthony Brantley, Kyle Lindsey, Mark Wells, Brian Hancock, Will Young, and Ryan Crick; Coach Mike Sandifar; Assistant Coaches John Hayes and Denise Sandifar; Managers Nathan Ring and Jack Wheatley; SID Tory Horner; Trainers Rodney Crawford and Patti Buchta; and Oakland City University President, Dr. James Murray.