25.3048.01000
Sixty-ninth
Legislative Assembly
of North Dakota
Introduced by
Representatives McLeod, Christy, Grindberg, J. Johnson, Jonas, Kasper, Swiontek, Wagner
Senators Roers, Sorvaag
A concurrent resolution to extend congratulations to the North Dakota State University football
team for earning the program's 10
th
national college football championship since 2011.
WHEREAS, on Monday, January 6, 2025, the North Dakota State University Bison football
team defeated the Montana State University Bobcats in the Football Championship Subdivision
national championship game in Frisco, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the victory was the 10
th
college football championship for North Dakota State
University since 2011; and
WHEREAS, the impact of the victory was not only felt within the North Dakota State
University community, but across the entire state of North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the achievement showcases the hard work, discipline, and determination that
defines our state and our academic institutions and their tradition of excellence; and
WHEREAS, Bison student-athletes set the standard both on the field and in the classroom,
with 20 student-athletes across five sports earning the prestigious NCAA Elite 90 award for the
highest grade point average at national championships; and
WHEREAS, over 57 percent or 253 student-athletes have earned a cumulative grade point
average of 3.5 or higher and 83 of those have a perfect grade point average of 4.0; and
WHEREAS, this win not only reinforces the state's legacy of excellence but also highlights
the endless possibilities available in the state, propelling the state's communities toward greater
accomplishments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
NORTH DAKOTA, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:
That the Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly offers its deepest congratulations to the North
Dakota State University Bison football team for earning the program's 10
th
national college
football championship since 2011; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the Secretary of State forward copies of this resolution
to the President of North Dakota State University, the Athletic Director of North Dakota State
University, and the Head Coach of the North Dakota State University football team.
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