[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 16 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 16

 Honoring the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University from Bowling 
  Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic 
            Association Division I-AA Football Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 9, 2003

  Mr. Bunning (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University from Bowling 
  Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic 
            Association Division I-AA Football Championship.

Whereas on December 20, 2002, the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers from 
        Bowling Green, Kentucky, won the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA Collegiate 
        Football Championship;
Whereas this championship is Western Kentucky University's first NCAA Football 
        Championship since its football program began in 1913;
Whereas the Hilltoppers had an impressive and overall record of 12 wins and 3 
        losses, including 10 consecutive wins and winning the championship game;
Whereas the Hilltoppers showed tremendous dedication to each other, appreciation 
        to their fans, sportsmanship to their opponents, and respect for the 
        game of football throughout their 2002 season;
Whereas Western Kentucky University was represented with integrity and 
        principled leadership under the direction of its head coach Jack 
        Harbaugh, athletic director Dr. Wood Selig, and president Dr. Gary A. 
        Ransdell; and
Whereas on December 20, 2002, the 15th ranked Western Kentucky University 
        Hilltoppers faced the number 1 ranked McNeese State University Cowboys 
        for the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship in Chattanooga, 
        Tennessee, and came away victorious by a score of 34 to 14: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate honors the Western Kentucky University 
football team from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 NCAA 
Division I-AA Football Championship.
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