[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 514 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 514

Congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 
 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Ice 
                          Hockey Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 15, 2008

    Mr. Kennedy (for himself and Mr. Kerry) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Boston College men's ice hockey team on winning the 
 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Ice 
                          Hockey Championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, the Boston College men's ice hockey team 
        (referred to in this preamble as the ``Eagles'') won the 2008 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I National Ice Hockey 
        Championship by defeating the University of Notre Dame men's ice hockey 
        team by the score of 4 to 1 in the final game of the Frozen Four;
Whereas the University of Notre Dame men's ice hockey team deserves great 
        respect for reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in the team's 
        history and then advancing to the National Championship game;
Whereas the victory for Boston College marked the Eagles' third national hockey 
        championship, after the team's first championship win in 1949 and its 
        second championship win in 2001;
Whereas the Eagles earned the number 1 seed in the NCAA hockey tournament with 
        an impressive overall record of 24 wins, 11 losses, and 8 ties during 
        the 2007-2008 season;
Whereas the Eagles were led by junior Nathan Gerbe, the Nation's leading scorer 
        in men's college ice hockey, who came in second for the Hobey Baker 
        Memorial Award, with 35 goals and 32 assists during the season;
Whereas the Eagles have made the National Championship game in each of the past 
        3 years, demonstrating extraordinary teamwork and dedication;
Whereas the remarkable 2007-2008 season also included a memorable victory for 
        the Eagles in the historic Beanpot Championship in February 2008, 
        earning Boston College its 14th Beanpot Championship;
Whereas Boston College ``Super Fans'' traveled great distances all year and gave 
        the Eagles strong support throughout their championship season; and
Whereas Boston College and its student athletes are well known for their 
        commitment to both athletic and academic excellence, ranking sixth 
        nationally among NCAA Division I schools in the graduation rate of 
        student athletes: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates--
                    (A) the Boston College men's ice hockey team for 
                winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic 
                Association Division I National Ice Hockey 
                Championship; and
                    (B) the players, coaching staff, faculty and staff 
                of the university, student body, and fans whose 
                determination, strong work ethic, drive, and support 
                made the 2007-2008 championship season possible;
            (2) congratulates the University of Notre Dame men's ice 
        hockey team for its success in the 2007-2008 season and for 
        reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in the team's 
        history; and
            (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Boston College President Father William P. 
                Leahy, S.J.;
                    (B) Boston College Athletic Director Gene 
                DeFilippo; and
                    (C) Boston College Head Coach Jerry York.
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