ATLANTA - Representatives of Georgia Southern University were honored Tuesday in Atlanta on the House and Senate floors as the Eagle football team was recognized for its 2015 season.
Interim University President, Dr. Jean E. Bartels, Director of Athletics Tom Kleinlein and Eagle football players Favian Upshaw, Wesley Fields and Andy Kwon all took part in the ceremonies.
The party was recognized on the floor of the House of Representatives, where the members were introduced by Representative Jon G. Burns. On the floor of the Senate, the group was introduced by Senator Jack Hill.