Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR527

Caption

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

Impact

The resolution highlights several notable accomplishments of the Bisons, including player Blake Delacruz's record-breaking performance where he rushed for a total of 212 yards in the championship game itself, setting a new NCAA Division II championship game record. The document also gives recognition to the Bisons’ head coach, Paul Simmons, whose leadership has significantly contributed to the team's successful track record, including previous conference championships and playoff appearances. This accomplishment not only elevates the status of Harding University within collegiate athletics but also fosters community pride in Searcy, Arkansas.

Summary

SR527 is a resolution introduced to commend and congratulate the Harding University Bisons football team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2023 NCAA Division II national championship. The resolution acknowledges not only the team's success in securing the championship title but also their outstanding season performance, where they won all 15 games played, thus completing a perfect season. This victory is marked as a historic event, as the Bisons became the first Arkansas college sports team to win an NCAA Division II football national championship.

Contention

While the resolution primarily serves as a congratulatory statement, it encompasses a celebration of teamwork, dedication, and excellence in both athletic and academic realms. By publicly recognizing the accomplishments of a local sports team, SR527 seeks to inspire future generations of student-athletes and strengthen community engagement through sports. The emphasis on the team's history and the coach's contributions showcases the positive narrative that sports achievements can bring to educational institutions and their surrounding communities.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR32

This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

US SR720

A resolution congratulating Trine University men's basketball team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.

US SR22

A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

US SR27

This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

US SR751

A resolution congratulating the Triune University Thunder women's softball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Women's Softball National Championship.

US SR941

A resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

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 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 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.

Similar Bills

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