[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1767 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1767

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     December 17, 2010.
Whereas the Wisconsin Badgers completed a dominant regular season, winning the 
        Big Ten Title, finishing 11 and 1, and earning a bid to the Rose Bowl on 
        January 1, 2011;
Whereas the annual Rose Bowl is the oldest of all college bowl games, and its 
        history and prestige have earned it the title ``The Granddaddy of Them 
        All'';
Whereas the Rose Bowl was first played in 1902 and since 1945 has been the 
        highest attended college football bowl game;
Whereas University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has exhibited 
        strong leadership for the University of Wisconsin and an unyielding 
        commitment to academic excellence for its student athletes;
Whereas Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, a three-time Rose Bowl winning coach, 
        helped lead the Badgers back to Pasadena, California;
Whereas Head Coach Bret Bielema showed tremendous leadership, guiding the 
        Badgers to an outstanding 11 and 1 season;
Whereas the Badgers have achieved an outstanding overall 49 and 15 record under 
        Coach Bielema's tenure;
Whereas Offensive Coordinator Paul Chryst, a finalist for the Broyles Award as 
        the Nation's top assistant coach, leads a prolific Badger offense, which 
        ranks in the top 20 nationally in scoring, rushing, and total offense;
Whereas the Badgers defeated the number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 31 to 
        18, on a warm fall night in Madison, Wisconsin;
Whereas this contest featured an electrifying opening kickoff return for a 
        touchdown by David Gilreath, a play that will go down in Camp Randall 
        Stadium history;
Whereas one week after defeating Ohio State, the Badgers dug deep to win at 
        Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, despite missing several key players 
        due to injury;
Whereas senior quarterback Scott Tolzien, the most accurate passer in college 
        football, won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award for his on-field 
        performance, as well as his character;
Whereas for a second consecutive season, the Badger football team features 22 
        players that were selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team, surpassing 
        the previous record of 19 set in 2007, Coach Bielema's second season;
Whereas senior offensive lineman Gabe Carimi won the Outland Trophy, an honor 
        given to the best interior lineman in college football, in addition to 
        being selected to the Academic All-Big Ten Team as a civil engineering 
        major;
Whereas senior defensive end J.J. Watt is an Academic All-Big Ten Team 
        selection, and winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, awarded nationally to a 
        defensive player for his athletic, academic, and community achievements;
Whereas the Wisconsin Badgers had six offensive linemen selected to the All-Big 
        Ten Team, when only five players start at the position;
Whereas the Wisconsin Badgers are the least penalized team in the United States, 
        displaying remarkable discipline and leadership on the field;
Whereas Texas Christian University has also earned a Rose Bowl bid after a 
        successful season;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin looks forward to badgering the Horned Frogs 
        on New Year's Day; and
Whereas Wisconsin Badger fans sold out Camp Randall for the entire season and 
        are known for their loyal and fervent support: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding 
        season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid;
            (2) applauds Coach Bret Bielema for his leadership not only on the 
        football field, but also in the community; and
            (3) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, 
        alumni, and staff who were instrumental in helping the Wisconsin Badgers 
        make it to Pasadena, California.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.