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







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 43

Commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning 
       the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 9, 2007

    Mr. Simpson (for himself and Mr. Sali) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning 
       the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season.

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.
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