[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 43 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 16, 2007.
Whereas the Boise State University Broncos football team won the 2007 Tostitos 
        Fiesta Bowl, defeating the University of Oklahoma Sooners by a score of 
        43-42 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on 
        January 1, 2007;
Whereas the Broncos have won the last 5 consecutive Western Athletic Conference 
        football championships;
Whereas the Broncos are the Nation's top scoring Division 1-A collegiate 
        football team for the last 7 seasons, with an average of over 42 points 
        per game;
Whereas the Broncos are the Nation's 4th winningest Division 1-A collegiate 
        football team for the last 7 seasons, with a record of 75-13 and winning 
        percentage of over .850.
Whereas the 2007 Fiesta Bowl is widely considered one of the best games in the 
        history of college football;
Whereas the Broncos are the only Division 1-A collegiate football team to 
        complete the 2006-2007 season undefeated;
Whereas Broncos head coach Chris Peterson called some of the most creative and 
        courageous offensive plays in bowl-game history, including the game-
        saving ``hook-and-lateral'', game-extending ``tailback pass'', and game-
        winning ``Statue of Liberty'';
Whereas the Broncos are 5-2 in Division 1-A collegiate post-season games;
Whereas Broncos quarterback Jared Zabransky was named the Offensive Most 
        Valuable Player of the Fiesta Bowl;
Whereas Jared Zabransky threw for 3 touchdowns and 262 yards in the Fiesta Bowl 
        and completed his college career with a record of 33-5 as a starting 
        quarterback;
Whereas Broncos defensive back Marty Tadman was named the Defensive Most 
        Valuable Player of the Fiesta Bowl;
Whereas Marty Tadman intercepted 2 Sooner passes, including one returned for a 
        touchdown, and had 5 tackles in the Fiesta Bowl;
Whereas Broncos running back Ian Johnson, one of the Nation's most exciting 
        running backs, gained 101 rushing yards, scored 1 touchdown, and scored 
        the game-winning 2-point conversion in overtime of the Fiesta Bowl;
Whereas the entire Broncos team should be commended for its determination, work 
        ethic, attitude, and heart;
Whereas the Broncos are deserving of an opportunity to play for the National 
        Championship;
Whereas the Broncos are building an impressive legacy of excellence in its 
        football program; and
Whereas the Broncos have brought great honor to themselves, their university, 
        the city of Boise, and the State of Idaho: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for 
        winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl; and
            (2) congratulates the team for completing an undefeated, 13-0 
        season.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.