Whereas, on December 5, 2009, Concordia University won the
2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship;
Whereas the victory marks the third straight NCAA Division
II Women’s Volleyball National Championship for Concordia University;
Whereas the Concordia University program is the first in
the history of Division I or II women’s volleyball to win 3 consecutive
National Championships;
Whereas Concordia University won the match against Western
Texas A&M in 3 straight sets, capping off a perfect 37–0 season and
continuing the NCAA-record 74 match win streak for Concordia University;
Whereas, on November 7, 2009, Concordia University won
their seventh consecutive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Volleyball
Championship;
Whereas with the undefeated season, head coach Brady
Starkey’s career record with Concordia University is 240–20;
Whereas Concordia University had 5 players named to the
2009 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship All-Tournament Team, Maggie McNamara,
Mary Slinger, Cassie Haag, Emily Palkert, and Megan Carlson; and
Whereas nearly 2,000 fans attended the championship match
in support of the Concordia University team: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)congratulates the
Concordia University-St. Paul volleyball team on winning their third
consecutive NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball National Championship;
and
(2)recognizes—
(A)the achievements
of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication
helped Concordia University win the 2009 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball
National Championship; and
(B)Concordia
University President Dr. Robert Holst and Athletic Director Tom Rubbelke, who
both have shown great leadership in bringing success to Concordia
University.