III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2005 Mr. Inhofe (for himself and Mr. Coburn) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending Oklahoma State University's wrestling team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship.

Whereas on March 19, 2005, the Oklahoma State University Cowboys claimed their 33rd National Collegiate Athletic Association Wrestling Championship in St. Louis, Missouri; Whereas the 33 wrestling championships won by the Cowboys is more than have been won by any other school in the history of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I wrestling; Whereas the Cowboys now have won 3 consecutive wrestling championships, a feat not accomplished since they won the national wrestling championship in 1954, 1955, and 1956; Whereas the Cowboys’ 2005 championship topped off an impressive season in which they were undefeated in the regular season and also had a perfect record in the finals; Whereas the Cowboys outscored second place Michigan, 153 to 83, achieving a margin of victory that was the second-highest in National Collegiate Athletic Association wrestling history; Whereas the Cowboys crowned a school-record 5 individual national champions, tying a national tournament record; Whereas the Cowboys’ outstanding 2005 season contributed to an already rich and proud tradition of wrestling excellence at Oklahoma State University; Whereas the amazing accomplishments of the past year reflect the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of the entire school, from the president to the athletic directors, coaches, athletes, managers, and staff members; and Whereas the student athletes of the Oklahoma State University wrestling team, through their exceptional athletic achievements, have not only brought credit to themselves but to their fellow students, their university, and their community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends the Oklahoma State Cowboys for their third straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, staff, and all who have made the historic successes of the 2005 season possible; and (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Oklahoma State University President Dr. David J. Schmidly and Coach John Smith for appropriate display.