Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR503

Introduced
12/14/23  

Caption

A resolution congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles for winning the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship.

Impact

The resolution serves to recognize not only the athletes but also the coaching staff and the broader university community, including students, alumni, and faculty. It brings attention to the achievements of the Seminoles during a challenging season, characterized by injuries and adversity. Furthermore, it champions the performance of key players such as quarterback Jordan Travis, who was awarded the ACC Player of the Year, emphasizing individual excellence within a team context.

Summary

SR503 is a resolution that congratulates the Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles football team for winning the 2023 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Football Championship. The resolution highlights the achievements of the team, which includes finishing the season undefeated and capturing their 16th ACC title since joining the conference. This victory is particularly significant as it underscores the Seminoles' dominance in college football and their historic successes within the ACC.

Contention

Despite their successful season, the FSU Seminoles were controversially left out of the College Football Playoff, being the only undefeated Power Five Conference Champion to be excluded. The resolution addresses this issue by critiquing the decision-making processes of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, which failed to follow its own established precedents. This has sparked debate about fairness and transparency in college football's playoff selection processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SR514

A resolution congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Soccer Championship.

US SR48

A resolution congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.

US SR520

A resolution congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.

US SR16

A resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.

US HR323

Congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.

US SR519

A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

US SR241

A resolution commending and congratulating the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.

US HR953

Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines on their undefeated season and for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

US SR527

A resolution to commend and congratulate the Harding University football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship.

US HR16

Congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.

Similar Bills

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