LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Syracuse University Men's
Basketball Team and Coach Jim Boeheim upon the occasion of defeating the
University of Connecticut, 127-117, in a six-overtime game during the
Big East Tournament

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
congratulate the Syracuse University Men's Basketball Team and Coach Jim
Boeheim upon the occasion of defeating the University of Connecticut,
127-117, in a six-overtime game during the Big East Tournament; and
WHEREAS, In the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison
Square Garden, Syracuse and Connecticut, two of the standard bearers for
the conference over the last 20 years, staged a game for the ages that
ended nearly four hours after it started; and
WHEREAS, During the longest game in Big East Tournament history, the
Syracuse University Men's Basketball Team played from behind in every
single overtime except the last one when Andy Rautins hit a 3-pointer to
take a 113-110 lead, its first since the final minute of regulation; and
WHEREAS, Loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans,
friends and the community at large, the Syracuse University Men's
Basketball Team have proven themselves to be an unbeatable combination
of talents, reflecting favorably on their school; and
WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by the Syracuse University
Men's Basketball Team is due in great part to the efforts of Coach Jim
Boeheim, a skilled and inspirational tutor, respected for his ability to
develop potential into excellence; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Coach Jim Boeheim and the outstanding athletes on
the Syracuse University Men's Basketball Team have clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Syracuse University Men's Basketball Team and Coach Jim
Boeheim upon the occasion of defeating the University of Connecticut,
127-117, in a six-overtime game during the Big East Tournament; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Syracuse University Men's Basketball Team and Coach Jim
Boeheim.