[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 329 Introduced in Senate (IS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 329

 Congratulating Coach Bill Snyder for his achievements during 17 years 
  as the head football coach of the Kansas State University Wildcats.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 18, 2005

  Mr. Roberts (for himself and Mr. Brownback) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating Coach Bill Snyder for his achievements during 17 years 
  as the head football coach of the Kansas State University Wildcats.

Whereas, on November 30, 1998, Bill Snyder was named as the 32nd football coach 
        at Kansas State University;
Whereas upon his hiring, Kansas State had experienced years of unsuccessful 
        seasons and in the 52 years prior to his hiring, the Kansas State 
        University football team had a combined record of only 134 wins;
Whereas Bill Snyder directed and orchestrated a football program success and 
        turnaround that is now considered by many to be the greatest in the 
        history of collegiate athletics;
Whereas Bill Snyder coached the Kansas State Wildcats to 11 consecutive 
        postseason bowl appearances;
Whereas the teams coached by Bill Snyder became the second program in college 
        football history to win 11 games, 6 times in a 7 year time span;
Whereas the teams coached by Bill Snyder won the Big 12 North Division title on 
        4 occasions and appeared in 3 Big 12 Championship games;
Whereas the 2003 team coached by Bill Snyder was crowned the Big 12 Champion;
Whereas Bill Snyder coached 42 National Football League draft picks, 45 All-
        America selections, and 68 first team all-conference honorees at Kansas 
        State University;
Whereas Bill Snyder was named National Coach of the year in 1991, 1994, and 
        1998;
Whereas Bill Snyder was named the Bear Bryant and Football Writers Association 
        of America National Coach of the year in 1998;
Whereas in the best sense of collegiate athletics, Bill Snyder has been a mentor 
        and, through his own actions, taught leadership and personal 
        responsibility to young men;
Whereas Bill Snyder has changed the course of history at Kansas State 
        University, including contributing to an increased enrollment from 
        18,120 at his hiring in 1988 to nearly 24,000 in 2005;
Whereas Bill Snyder and his family have given of themselves and contributed 
        numerous hours and resources to charitable causes throughout the State 
        of Kansas to the betterment of numerous individuals and the State as a 
        whole;
Whereas Bill Snyder has instilled a new sense of pride in the State for all 
        current and native Kansans;
Whereas Bill Snyder currently ranks as the most successful coach in Kansas State 
        University history with 135 wins;
Whereas the Kansas State Board of Regents has recognized the contributions of 
        Coach Bill Snyder and his family to the State of Kansas and Kansas State 
        University by renaming the football stadium ``Bill Snyder Family 
        Football Stadium''; and
Whereas the contributions of Bill Snyder to Kansas State University, the State 
        of Kansas, and countless young adults are worthy of honor and 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates Coach Bill Snyder and his family upon his 
        planned retirement on November 19, 2005, as the most successful 
        coach in Kansas State University history with a current record 
        of 135 wins;
            (2) commends Coach Bill Snyder for his mentoring and 
        teaching of leadership and values to young men;
            (3) commends Coach Bill Snyder and his family for their 
        selfless support of Kansas State University and their 
        charitable activities throughout the State of Kansas, while 
        displaying the heartland values of honesty, integrity, and 
        humility; and
            (4) respectfully directs the Enrolling Clerk of the Senate 
        to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Bill Snyder and his family; and
                    (B) Kansas State University President Jon Wefald.
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