Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota
In Regular Session Commencing Tuesday, January 7, 2025
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3004
(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
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. H.C.R. NO. 3004 - PAGE 2
____________________________ ____________________________
Speaker of the House President of the Senate
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Chief Clerk of the House Secretary of the Senate
Filed in this office this ___________day of _______________________________________, 2025,
at ________ o’clock ________M.
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Secretary of State