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SR 658: Kennesaw State University Owls Football Team; congratulate

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Senate Resolution 658

By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Setzler of the 37th, James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating and commending the Kennesaw State University Owls football team for winning the 2025 Conference USA Championship; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, established in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) has become one of the largest public universities in Georgia, boasting more than 51,300 students across its campuses; and

WHEREAS, KSU has established and maintained a culture of excellence and commitment to academic and athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Jerry Mack, the Kennesaw State Owls football team has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout its second season competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level; and

WHEREAS, the Owls secured a 10-game winning season, making Kennesaw State the fourth team in history to win 10 or more games in year 2 of FBS play; and

WHEREAS, the Owls clinched their Conference USA (C-USA) Championship title with a 19-15 victory over Jacksonville State on Friday, December 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the university's athletic history and bringing pride to all of "Owl Nation"; and

WHEREAS, Coach Jerry Mack was named Conference USA Coach of the Year, G5 Coach of the Year, and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year; and

WHEREAS, this championship victory serves as a testament to the talent of Kennesaw State's student-athletes, the commitment of the coaching staff, and the unwavering support of the KSU community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body congratulate Kennesaw State University Coach Jerry Mack and the Owls football team upon the grand occasion of winning the 2025 C-USA Conference Championship and in recognition of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship and collegiate excellence. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Kennesaw State University Owls football team and Coach Jerry Mack.