SR658: SR658 Kennesaw State University Owls Football Team; congratulate

26 LC 129 0821 Senate Resolution 658 By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th, Setzl er of the 37th, James of the 28th, Rhett of the 33rd and others A RESOLUTION Congratulating and commending the Kennesaw State University Owl s football team for1 winning the 2025 Conference USA Championship; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, established in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) has become one of the3 largest public universities in Georgia, boasting more than 51,3 00 students across its4 campuses; and5 WHEREAS, KSU has established and maintained a culture of excellence and commitment6 to academic and athletic programs; and7 WHEREAS, under the leadership and guidance of Head Coach Jerry Mack, the Kennesaw8 State Owls football team has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship9 throughout its second season competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level; and10 WHEREAS, the Owls secured a 10-game winning season, making Kennesaw State the fourth11 team in history to win 10 or more games in year 2 of FBS play; and12 S. R. 658 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0821 WHEREAS, the Owls clinched their Conference USA (C-USA) Championship title with a13 19-15 victory over Jacksonville State on Friday, December 5, 20 25, marking a significant14 milestone in the university's athletic history and bringing pride to all of "Owl Nation"; and15 WHEREAS, Coach Jerry Mack was named Conference USA Coach of the Year, G5 Coach16 of the Year, and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year; and17 18 WHEREAS, this championship victory serves as a testament to the talent of Kennesaw19 State's student-athletes, the commitment of the coaching staff, and the unwavering support20 of the KSU community. 21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22 congratulate Kennesaw State University Coach Jerry Mack and the Owls football team upon23 the grand occasion of winning the 2025 C-USA Conference Champio nship and in24 recognition of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship and collegiate excellence.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Kennesaw State27 University Owls football team and Coach Jerry Mack.28 S. R. 658 - 2 -