HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

161

TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2017

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 


HOUSE RESOLUTION

 

 

congratulating Coach DAVID SHOJI for his exemplary contributions to the University of Hawaii and its women's volleyball program.

 

 

 


     WHEREAS, the House of Representatives recognizes certain individuals who, through their actions, exemplify excellence, achievement, and leadership in their professions; today, this body recognizes DAVID SHOJI, who has inspired generations of young women to strive for excellence; and

 

     WHEREAS, DAVID SHOJI has compiled an unmatched legacy of achievements in collegiate women’s volleyball, including earning induction into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame, being selected as Coach of the Year five times, and being inducted into the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame; and

 

     WHEREAS, in 1975, the same year Title IX specifically applied to women’s college sports, 28 year-old DAVID SHOJI took over the reins of the University of Hawaii women’s volleyball program, and over the next four decades, the powerhouse program never experienced a losing season; and

 

     WHEREAS, DAVID SHOJI led the Rainbow Wahines to four national championships; his proudest accomplishment was coaching 86 All-American selections (14 AIAW, 15 USVBA, 57 AVCA); 35 conference Players of the Year; 175 all-conference selections; and 107 conference all-academic players; now, therefore,

 

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Twenty-ninth Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2017, that this body hereby recognizes and congratulates Coach DAVID SHOJI for his exemplary contributions to the University of Hawaii and its women's volleyball program, and

extends to him its warmest aloha, sincerest mahalo, and best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors.

 

 

 

 

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title: 

CONGRATULATING COACH DAVID SHOJI FOR HIS EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND ITS WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM.