[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1233 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1233

   Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team on 
   winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 25, 2010

Mr. Loebsack submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team on 
   winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships.

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling Head Coach Tom Brands was 
        named the Big Ten Coach of the Year and led the team to its 23rd 
        national title and his 3rd straight national title, and led the team to 
        its 34th Big Ten Conference title and his 3rd conference title;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team was represented proudly 
        by all 10 wrestlers at the NCAA Division I National Wrestling 
        Championship, which included seniors Daniel Dennis, Brent Metcalf, Ryan 
        Morningstar, Jay Borschel, Phillip Keddy, Chad Beatty, Dan Erekson, 
        junior Jake Kerr, sophomore Montell Marion, and freshman Matt McDonough;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team was proudly represented 
        by 3 NCAA Division I National Champions, which included Brent Metcalf, 
        Jay Borschel, and Matt McDonough;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team had a final team score of 
        134.5 to place them first in the NCAA Division I standings;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team represented proudly by 
        seniors Dan Erekson and Jay Borschel who won Big Ten titles at the Big 
        Ten Championships;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team was honored by having 8 
        all-Americans with Daniel Dennis, Brent Metcalf, Ryan Morningstar, Jay 
        Borschel, Phillip Keddy, Dan Erekson, Montell Marion, and Matt McDonough 
        being named;
Whereas the current University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team has continued the 
        teams winning history which includes another undefeated regular season, 
        34 Big Ten Conference Championships, and 23 NCAA Division I National 
        Wrestling Championships;
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team has a rich tradition and 
        history of producing champions and outstanding collegiate athletes and 
        coaches since the program began in 1911;
Whereas former University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling Head Coach and Olympic Gold 
        Medalist Dan Gable helped establish one of the most successful wrestling 
        programs in the Nation and is commended for his past leadership and 
        guidance; and
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team have brought honor to 
        themselves, the University of Iowa, the City of Iowa City, and the State 
        of Iowa: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 
        for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling 
        Championship; and
            (2) congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling 
        team on winning their 23rd national title and finishing the 
        season with a perfect 23-0 overall record and a perfect 8-0 
        conference record ending the season on a 61-match winning 
        streak.
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