SAPAGKAT, si Coach Anthony Guy “Tony” Bennett ay nagsilbi bilang head coach ng University of Virginia Men's Basketball Team mula 2009 hanggang 2024, na bumubuo ng isang pambansang mapagkumpitensya at iginagalang na programa habang gumagawa ng malalim na epekto sa buhay ng hindi mabilang na mga student-athlete, coach, at tagahanga sa buong kanyang panunungkulan; at

SAPAGKAT, pinangunahan ni Coach Bennett ang Cavaliers sa pambihirang tagumpay, kabilang ang sampung NCAA Tournament na pagpapakita at ang 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, na walang hanggan na itinaas ang pamana ng programa sa isang rekord ng paaralan 35 na panalo; at

WHEREAS, Coach Bennett guided the University of Virginia to the ACC Regular-Season Men’s Basketball Championship in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023, and claimed the ACC Tournament title in 2014 and 2018; and

SAPAGKAT, Coach Nakamit ni Bennett ang isang kahanga-hangang school-record na 364-136 sa 15 na mga season sa University of Virginia; at

SAPAGKAT, noong panahon niya sa Unibersidad ng Virginia, si Coach Si Tony Bennett ay pinangalanang National Coach of the Year noong 2015 at 2018, at nakuha niya ang titulong ACC Coach of the Year noong 2014, 2015, 2018, at 2019; at

SAPAGKAT, itinulad ni Coach Bennett ang kanyang buhay at pilosopiya sa pagtuturo sa limang haligi na ipinasa sa kanya ng kanyang ama – kababaang-loob, pagsinta, pagkakaisa, pagiging lingkod, at pasasalamat – mga prinsipyo na sama-samang humubog sa University of Virginia Men's Basketball Program upang maging isang modelo ng kahusayan sa loob at labas ng court; at

SAPAGKAT, ang pilosopiya ng pamumuno ni Coach Bennett ay hindi lamang nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanyang mga manlalaro kundi pati na rin sa buong komunidad ng Unibersidad ng Virginia, na lumilikha ng isang pangmatagalang kultura ng paggalang, pagsusumikap, at tagumpay; at

WHEREAS, Coach Bennett’s dedication to his players, his program, and his community has left an indelible mark on the University of Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the sport of college basketball as a whole, and his legacy of excellence will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and coaches alike;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize February 8, 2025, as TONY BENNETT DAY in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, as we recognize his remarkable career and extraordinary contributions to Virginia’s basketball program and honor him for his leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.