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WHEREAS, the University of Pittsburgh Women's Basketball Team, a Division I Team, has a long history of pride and tradition ; and,
WHEREAS, the Pitt Women's Basketball Team, coached by Head Coach Agnus Berenato, two time Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year and the most successful Women's Basketball Coach in Pitt's history, and Associate Head Coach Jeff Williams, Assistant Coaches Caroline McCombs and Yolett McPhee-McCuin and its Director of Women's Basketball Operations Mark Rhodehamel, has continued the mission of achieving academic excellence, personal development, community service, career development, leadership and character development as well as basketball excellence ; and,
WHEREAS, the Pitt Women's Basketball Team finished with an overall 25-8 record with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament as a 4 seed, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen by defeating Montana and Gonzaga ; and,
WHEREAS, the 12 members of the Pitt Women's Basketball Squad brought honor and glory both to the University and to the City of Pittsburgh and saw Senior Guard Shavonte Zellousand named to the Associated Press All American Third Team and named Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and congratulate Coach Agnus Berenato, her Assistant Coaches and staff and the University of Pittsburgh Women's Basketball Team for their excellent performance and achievement in their regular season and in tournament play and for bringing excitement, enthusiasm and pride to the city of Pittsburgh; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, April 14, 2009, to be "PITT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL DAY" in the City of Pittsburgh.