III 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 604 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 26, 2008 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series.

Whereas on June 25, 2008, the student athletes of the California State University, Fresno Bulldogs baseball team, in the sixth elimination game faced by the Fresno State Bulldogs, finished a true Cinderella story season, winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series Championship (referred to in this preamble as the “2008 NCAA College World Series”) by defeating the University of Georgia Bulldogs, 2 games to 1, in a best-of-3 championship; Whereas the 2008 NCAA College World Series is the second championship for the California State University; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs are the lowest-seeded team in college sports history to win a championship; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs won 6 elimination games to win the 2008 NCAA College World Series, which is a testament to the resilience, fortitude, and never say die attitude of the team; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs beat number 3-ranked Arizona State University, number 6-ranked Rice University, number 2-ranked University of North Carolina, and number 8-ranked University of Georgia to win the 2008 NCAA College World Series; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs tied the record of most runs, 62, in the College World Series; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs elimination game, a 19-10 win against Georgia just 1 day earlier, produced College World Series records for most runs in a game by 1 team, most combined runs, most hits by 1 team, most combined hits, and longest game; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs played 78 games this year, more than any other team in the United States; Whereas playing with a torn ligament in his left thumb, right fielder Steve Detwiler had 4 hits in 4 at-bats, including 2 home runs and 6 runs batted in, during the championship game; Whereas Justin Wilson, the winning pitcher, pitching on just 3 days rest, was able to pitch 129 pitches, 86 of which were strikes over 8 strong innings, allowing just 5 hits, 1 run, and striking out 9 batters; Whereas Tommy Mendonca, third baseman for the 2008 NCAA College World Series champion Fresno State Bulldogs, was named the “Most Outstanding Player”, tying the College World Series record with 4 home runs; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs have 5 players on the 2008 NCAA College World Series all-tournament team, including third baseman Tommy Mendonca, second baseman Erik Wetzel, outfielder Steve Susdorf, outfielder Steve Detwiler, and pitcher Justin Wilson; Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs have shown great character, comradery, resilience, and sportsmanship on the way to winning the national championship; Whereas the fellow students, families, alumni, faculty, and fans of the Fresno State Bulldogs have been a great part of this championship, showing great support with many individuals wearing Underdogs to Wonderdogs t-shirts; and Whereas the Fresno State Bulldogs have instilled within the City of Fresno and the State of California great pride and excitement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)congratulates the California State University Fresno Bulldogs baseball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series; and (2)recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication made winning the championship possible.