THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Senate Resolution

Senate Resolution #: 46

Sponsored by: Senators Adamyk, Harris, Ready

Whereas: Coach Mike Martin has devoted his life to the FSU Seminoles, initially graduating in 1966 and coming back in 1975 to coach for over 39 years; and

Whereas: Under Coach Martin's tenure, Florida State has made 41 straight postseason appearances, which remains the longest active streak in the country; and

Whereas: Coach Martin has won nineteen (19) conference championships for the Seminoles and appeared in 16 College ; and

Whereas: Coach Mike Martin is a thirteen-time Conference Coach of the Year: Six times in the Metro Conference and Seven times in the Atlantic Coastal Conference; and

Whereas: Coach Mike Martin has coached, in his career, a total of 139 Baseball All-Americans; and

Whereas: Coach Mike Martin has coached over 50 players who would then go on to play Major­ League Baseball; and

Whereas: Several of his former players include, but are not limited to: Deion Sanders, Doug Mientkiewicz, Paul Wilson, J.D. and Steven Drew, Lincoln Jarrett, and Buster Posey; and

Whereas: Coach Mike Martin is the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division 1 college baseball history; therefore

Be it resolved by the Seventy-first Student Senate the Florida State University that: The Student Senate congratulates FSU Baseball Head Coach Mike Martin on a highly successful coaching career, thanks him for all of his hard work and dedication to Florida State, and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to: Evan Steinberg, Student Body President John Thrasher, Florida State University President Mike Martin 11 ), F rid State Baseball Head Coach

SENATE VOTE: ACCLIMATION PASSED: 1rTH OF APRIL, 2019