[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 106 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 106

Celebrating the outstanding athletic accomplishments of the University 
 of Findlay men's basketball team for winning the National Collegiate 
             Athletic Association Division II Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 21, 2009

   Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Voinovich) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Celebrating the outstanding athletic accomplishments of the University 
 of Findlay men's basketball team for winning the National Collegiate 
             Athletic Association Division II Championship.

Whereas on March 28, 2009, the University of Findlay men's basketball team, 
        known as the Oilers, won the National Collegiate Athletic Association 
        (NCAA) Division II Championship, marking the first time in the history 
        of the university that the basketball program achieved this mark;
Whereas the Oilers' undefeated record marks the first time a NCAA Division II 
        basketball program has recorded 36 wins and 0 losses;
Whereas in winning the Division II National Championship, the Oilers have 
        cemented their role as a symbol of pride for the past and present 
        members of the University of Findlay community;
Whereas the Oilers have finished with a winning record for the past 24 seasons;
Whereas the University of Findlay athletic program strives to improve the 
        academic quality of the university by fostering pride, unity, and 
        academic scholarship to help its members contribute to their community 
        in a significant manner;
Whereas each person, coach, and contributor to the team remained committed to 
        ensuring the Oilers achieved this historic accomplishment; and
Whereas all supporters of the University of Findlay are to be praised for their 
        dedication to, and pride in, the university's basketball program: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the University of Findlay men's 
        basketball team for achieving their first ever Division II 
        National Championship; and
            (2) recognizes the University of Findlay athletic program 
        for its accomplishments in both sports and academics.
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