III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 106 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 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

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.