[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 39 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 16, 2007.
Whereas, on January 8, 2007, the University of Florida Gators won the 2006 Bowl 
        Championship Series national title with a stunning 41-14 defeat over the 
        Ohio State University Buckeyes;
Whereas the University of Florida is one of the premier academic institutions in 
        the State of Florida;
Whereas the University of Florida football program celebrated its 100th 
        Anniversary this season;
Whereas the University of Florida Gators captured the South Eastern Conference 
        (SEC) Championship title on December 2, 2006;
Whereas the University of Florida won the NCAA Championship title in basketball 
        in April 2006;
Whereas the University of Florida is the first Division I school to hold the 
        national championship title in both football and men's basketball 
        concurrently;
Whereas Florida football Head Coach Urban Meyer is only the 7th coach to win a 
        national championship in his first two seasons as a Division I college 
        football coach;
Whereas senior quarterback Chris Leak was the Most Valuable Player of the BCS 
        national championship game;
Whereas the Florida defense held Ohio State to only 82 yards of offense, the 
        lowest ever for a BCS game;
Whereas the University of Florida student athletes are among the most talented 
        in the Nation;
Whereas University of Florida fans worldwide supported and encouraged the Gators 
        throughout the football season;
Whereas J. Bernard Machen, President of the University of Florida, and Athletic 
        Director Jeremy N. Foley have shown great leadership in bringing success 
        and glory to the University of Florida; and
Whereas the University of Florida students, faculty, alumni, and all Gator fans 
        are deeply committed to bringing pride to the University of Florida and 
        the entire State of Florida: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl 
        Championship Series and for winning the national college football 
        championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, 
        and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of 
        Florida Gators win the championship; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a 
        copy of this resolution to University of Florida President J. Bernard 
        Machen, football Head Coach Urban Meyer, and Athletic Director Jeremy N. 
        Foley for appropriate display.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.