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SR 269: University of Georgia Women's Tennis Team; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 269

By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Hatchett of the 50th, Kemp of the 38th, Sims of the 12th, Merritt of the 9th and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the University of Georgia women's tennis team has established and maintained a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, this superlative team continues its triumphant season of tennis competition by securing the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship, marking the seventh national championship and fifth national indoor title in program history; and

WHEREAS, the Bulldogs demonstrated their strength in doubles play with Guillermina Grant and Anastasiia Lopata earning a dominant 6-1 victory on court two, while Dasha Vidmanova and Mell Reasco fought back to claim a 7-5 win on court one; and

WHEREAS, in singles competition, Sofia Rojas delivered a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory on court six to extend the Bulldogs' lead, followed by Aysegul Mert's hard-fought 6-2, 7-5 win on court four, putting Georgia one point away from clinching the title; and

WHEREAS, top-ranked Dasha Vidmanova secured the championship for the Bulldogs with a clutch performance, defeating No. 3 Mary Stoiana in a tense second-set tiebreaker to win 6-1, 7-6(5) and seal Georgia's place as national champions; and

WHEREAS, Dasha Vidmanova made history by becoming the first college women's tennis player since 2013 to achieve the championship trifecta, winning national titles in team, singles, and doubles competition during her collegiate career; and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal performance of the team is a clear indication of the outstanding athletic ability, dedication, hard work in the right direction, use of tools, and unity of purpose and spirit of each member of the team; its superb offensive and defensive talents; and the ability to fit Capability to Opportunity under the astute direction of Head Coach Drake Bernstein, the fastest head coach in program history to win a national championship at the helm; and

WHEREAS, as this magnificent team earned its well-deserved reputation for excellence by performing with courage and precision over months of training and competition, it is abundantly proper to call them champions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate the University of Georgia women's tennis team for winning the 2025 ITA National Team Indoor Championship and extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the University of Georgia women's tennis team.