[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 181 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 181

  Honoring and recognizing the achievements of the United States Air 
         Force Academy football program over the last 27 years.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 1, 2007

   Mr. Allard (for himself, Mr. Pryor, and Mr. Craig) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring and recognizing the achievements of the United States Air 
         Force Academy football program over the last 27 years.

Whereas, Fisher DeBerry, originally of Cheraw, South Carolina, coached football 
        at the United States Air Force Academy for 27 years, 23 of which as head 
        coach;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry is the winningest head coach of any United States 
        service academy with a record of 169-109-1;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry has amassed a 35-11 record against the United States 
        Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy, and led the U.S. 
        Air Force Academy to 14 of its 16 Commander-in-Chief Trophy titles;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry led his Air Force teams to 3 conference championships 
        and 12 bowl games;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry has been recognized numerous times for his coaching 
        success, including selection as National Coach of the Year for 1985; 
        selection 3 times as Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year; 
        induction into the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame; induction into 
        the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame; induction into the 
        Independence Bowl Hall of Fame; the 2001 State Farm Coach of Distinction 
        honor; an honorary doctorate of humanities from Wofford College; service 
        as president of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA); and 
        service as Chairman of the AFCA ethics committee;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry has acted as a pillar of the Colorado Springs, Colorado, 
        community during the past 27 years through his active involvement and 
        volunteerism with local church, charity, and community organizations;
Whereas, in 2004 Fisher DeBerry founded the Fisher DeBerry Foundation, which is 
        dedicated to the support and education of single mothers and their 
        children, as well as other charitable causes;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry has served as a positive influence and role model to 
        numerous future Air Force officers, including coaching 3,375 players; 
        having a graduation success rate of 91.6 percent among his players; and 
        producing 19 All-American players, 124 All-Conference players, 11 
        Academic All-Americans, and 9 Postgraduate Scholarship winners;
Whereas, Fisher DeBerry imparted to his players the core values of the United 
        States Air Force: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence 
        In All We Do; and
Whereas, the United States Air Force Academy football program under the 
        leadership of Fisher DeBerry has served as an example of these values 
        for its community and the entire Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States Senate honors and recognizes the 
numerous contributions made by the United States Air Force Academy 
football program over the last 27 years to Colorado Springs and the 
surrounding communities, the United States Air Force Academy, and the 
United States Air Force.
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