[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1047 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1047

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        March 11, 2010.
Whereas The Ohio State University (Ohio State) Buckeyes football team achieved 
        many historic accomplishments during the 2009 regular season;
Whereas Ohio State defeated favored Oregon 26-17 in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 
        2010;
Whereas Ohio State won its seventh Rose Bowl all-time;
Whereas Ohio State won its fifth consecutive Big Ten title and played in its 
        fifth consecutive BCS bowl;
Whereas Ohio State finished the season at 11-2, ranked fifth nationally;
Whereas Ohio State led the Big Ten for the eighth consecutive season in academic 
        all-conference honorees;
Whereas Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel became only the second coach in Ohio State 
        history to win both a NCAA National Championship and a Rose Bowl (Woody 
        Hayes);
Whereas the Ohio State defense ranked in the Top 5 nationally in 4 different 
        categories;
Whereas Quarterback Terrelle Pryor threw for 266 yards, ran for 72 yards, and 
        scored two touchdowns, leading all players for both teams in these 
        categories; and
Whereas Quarterback Terrelle Pryor was the Rose Bowl MVP: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends The Ohio State University (Ohio State) Buckeye football 
        team for its victory in the 2010 Rose Bowl;
            (2) congratulates Coach Jim Tressel, winner of five Big Ten titles; 
        and
            (3) recognizes the accomplishments of the Ohio State Buckeye 
        football team, which has played in more BCS Bowl Games than any other 
        team in college football.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.