with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State University; and
WHEREAS, The team, having compiled an overall record of 33-4,
attained the top national ranking for the first time in the
program's history; and
WHEREAS, The Gamecocks were semifinalists in the 2015 NCAA
national championship tournament; and
WHEREAS, Coach Staley's association with the University of
South Carolina began in May 2008; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2000, Coach Staley led the Temple
University women's basketball team in six NCAA tournament
appearances; and
WHEREAS, Coach Staley attained distinction at Temple
University, her first coaching position, as the fastest to reach
100 victories and the winningest, with a 172-80 record; and
WHEREAS, With USA Basketball, Coach Staley was a three-time
Olympic gold medalist; and
WHEREAS, With the WNBA, Coach Staley was a member of the WNBA
All-Decade Team and established the Dawn Staley Community
Leadership Award to honor a player who exemplifies leadership
characteristics in her community; and
WHEREAS, The Dawn Staley Foundation in Philadelphia, a
nonprofit out-of-school program offering academic, athletic and
community service enrichment opportunities for middle school
girls, assists students in developing leadership skills, civic
pride and self-confidence; and
WHEREAS, Inner Sole, an international nonprofit organization
cofounded by Coach Staley, is dedicated to providing new shoes
for homeless children and other children in need; and
WHEREAS, Coach Staley's teams consistently reflect strong
interpersonal connections as well as a strong commitment to
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