This is the third resolution passed in the Georgia General Assembly honoring the North Georgia women's basketball team. The Georgia House of Representatives honored the Lady Saints in 2001 and 2004 after their stellar seasons.

“I was glad to recognize the continued excellence of the Lady Saints,” said Douglas. “As on the only North Georgia graduate in the Senate it was my honor to congratulate them. I wish them the best in the coming years and hope to recognize more success.”

Resolution 614 highlights the many of the Lady Saints' accomplishments this season in which they finished with a 25-7 overall record. The resolution also congratulates the women's team on their fourth consecutive conference championship, seventh consecutive trip to the NAIA National Tournament, and a 112-26 record over the past four years. The Senate also commended the team for its “hard work, determination, and exemplary sportsmanship among this outstanding group of young ladies.”

Its final paragraph states: “Now, therefore, be it resolved by the senate that the members of this body join in congratulating the North Georgia College & State University women's basketball team on their fourth Southern States Athletic Conference tournament championship and on their outstanding performance during this memorable season.”

Pearson said of the resolution, “It was an honor to congratulate each of these young ladies in the Senate this past session on a job well done.  I firmly believe in recognizing the accomplishments of our youth.” He added, “I am very proud of the team, of their coaches, and of their parents for both their dedication, and their sportsmanship.”

Douglas is a 1976 graduate of North Georgia College & State University where he was a member of the Corp of Cadets. Upon the completion of his degree in political science from NGCSU, he entered the United States Army and served from 1977 to 1994. He was first elected to the Georgia State Senate from the 17th District in 2004. He currently serves on four Senate committees: the Veterans and Military Affairs, Science and Technology, Education and Youth, and Transportation.

Sen. Douglas