[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 368 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 368

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 26, 2009.
Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team Head Coach Tom Brands was 
        named the Big Ten Coach of the Year and led the team to its 22nd 
        national title and his 2nd national title, and also led the team to its 
        33rd Big Ten Conference title and his 2nd conference title;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was represented proudly by 9 NCAA Division I 
        National Wrestling Championship qualifiers, including Chad Beatty, Jay 
        Borschel, Daniel Dennis, Dan Erekson, Charlie Falck, Phillip Keddy, 
        Brent Metcalf, Ryan Morningstar, and Alex Tsirtsis;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was also represented proudly by NCAA 
        Division I National Wrestling Championship finalist Brent Metcalf, who 
        also won his second straight Big Ten title and earned Outstanding 
        Wrestler honors at the Big Ten Championships;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was also represented proudly by Dan Erekson, 
        who won his first Big Ten title at the Big Ten Championships;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was honored by having 5 All-Americans with 
        Daniel Dennis, Dan Erekson, Phillip Keddy, Brent Metcalf, and Ryan 
        Morningstar being named;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team had a final team score of 96.5 to place them 
        1st in the NCAA Division I standings;
Whereas the hard work and dedication of the Hawkeyes wrestling team's Brodie 
        Ambrose, Mark Ballweg, Matt Ballweg, Chad Beatty, Jay Borschel, Jeret 
        Chiri, Derek Coorough, Colby Covington, Daniel Dennis, Dan Erekson, 
        Michael Fahrer, Charlie Falck, Grant Gambrall, Stew Gillmor, Tyler 
        Halverson, Aaron Janssen, Jordan Johnson, Phillip Keddy, Jake Kerr, Nick 
        Kolegraff, Brooks Kopsa, J.J. Krutsinger, Ryan Kurovski, Dan LeClere, 
        Nick LeClere, T.H. Leet, Rick Loera, Luke Lofthouse, Montell Marion, 
        Weston Marling, Matt McDonough, Brent Metcalf, Joe Moore, Nate Moore, 
        Ryan Morningstar, Blake Rasing, Ethan Sebert, Joe Slaton, Alex Tsirtsis, 
        Head Coach Tom Brands, Assistant Coach Terry Brands, Assistant Coach 
        Doug Schwab, Strength and Conditioning Coach Jared Frayer, Volunteer 
        Assistant Coach Mike Zadick, and Administrative Assistant Luke Eustice 
        all contributed to an outstanding season culminating in the 2009 
        national title;
Whereas the current Hawkeyes wrestling team has continued the team's winning 
        history, which includes 33 Big Ten Conference Championships and 22 NCAA 
        Division I National Wrestling Championships;
Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team set the national collegiate dual meet 
        attendance record of 15,955 when it hosted Iowa State December 6, 2008, 
        at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and led the Nation with an average home dual 
        meet attendance figure of 8,008 for the 2008-09 season;
Whereas the 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 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 Hawkeyes wrestling team has brought honor to the team, 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 2009 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship; and
            (2) congratulates the team on winning its 22nd national title since 
        1975 and finishing the season with a perfect 24-0 overall record and a 
        perfect 8-0 conference record, ending the season on a 38-match winning 
        streak.
            Attest:

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