SR453: SR453 Life University; congratulate

25 LC 129 0381 Senate Resolution 453 By: Senator Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Congratulating Life University on its historic NAIA Women's Wre stling National1 Championship and outstanding achievements in collegiate wrestling; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Life University, located in Marietta, Georgia, is the largest single-campus3 chiropractic university in the world, serving nearly 2,700 stud ents pursuing degrees in 204 different health science programs; and5 WHEREAS, founded in 1974, Life University is renowned for its p hilosophy of "lasting6 purpose," which encourages individuals to give, to do, to love, and to serve out of their own7 abundance; and8 WHEREAS, Life University has achieved a historic milestone by c apturing its first ever9 NAIA Women's Wrestling National Championship, setting a NAIA re cord in total team10 points, and establishing a new standard of excellence in collegiate wrestling; and 11 WHEREAS, this remarkable victory was led by outstanding individual performances, with12 Zaynah McBryde, Latifah McBryde, and Savannah Isaac earning national titles, and the team13 achieving an impressive 10 All-American honors; and 14 S. R. 453 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0381 WHEREAS, Head Coach Ashley Flavin was recognized as NAIA Coach of the Year for her15 leadership in guiding the Running Eagles to their record-breaking championship victory; and 16 WHEREAS, the Life University men's wrestling team also delivere d an exceptional17 performance at the 2025 NAIA National Championships, finishing as national runner-up,18 securing two individual national titles won by Thaddeus Long and JD Peres, and achieving19 10 All-American honors; and 20 WHEREAS, Life University's wrestling programs have demonstrated remarkable dedication,21 perseverance, and teamwork, embodying the values of excellence, resilience, and22 sportsmanship; and 23 WHEREAS, these historic achievements not only bring great pride to Life University but24 also serve as an inspiration for student-athletes across Georgia and the nation.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body26 congratulate Life University's women's wrestling team on winning its first NAIA National27 Championship, commend the men's wrestling team for its outstand ing performance, and28 recognize the leadership of coaches Ashley Flavin and Omi Acosta and the dedication of all29 student-athletes and staff who contributed to this historic season.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed31 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Life University. 32 S. R. 453 - 2 -