SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
(By Senator Kessler)
Honoring Mike Carey, head coach of the West Virginia University
Women's basketball team.
Whereas, Mike Carey, a Clarksburg, West Virginia, native, has
led the West Virginia University Women's basketball team
since
2001
; and
Whereas, Mike Carey's achievements as head coach
speak
volumes: four 21-win seasons in six years (a school record); three
consecutive postseason appearances (a school record); the second-
best four-year span in school history amassing 82 wins (2005-08);
10 career victories over ranked opponents including the highest-
ranked team in school history; the highest ranked road team in
school history; victories over two eventual national runner-ups;
the school's first-ever BIG EAST championship game appearance;
consecutive NCAA tournament appearances (2007, 2008) and three
trips in five years (2004, 2007, 2008)
; and
Whereas, During the 2009-2010 season, Mike Carey coached the
West Virginia University Women's basketball team
to a second place
finish in the Big East regular season and conference tournament;
and
Whereas, Under Mike Carey's leadership, the West Virginia
University Women's basketball team
has been ranked in the top 10 nationally for much of the 2009-2010 season
; and
Whereas, For his dedication and commitment to the West
Virginia University Women's basketball team
, Mike Carey was named
the 2009-2010 Big East Coach of the Year; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby honors Mike Carey, head coach of the
West Virginia University Women's basketball team
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate wishes Mike Carey and the
West Virginia University Women's basketball team
the best of luck
in the upcoming 2010 NCAA Tournament; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Mike Carey.