III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 85 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2009 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 26, 2009 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship.

Whereas, on March 24, 2009, the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears won the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship title with a stunning 77-61 triumph over the Columbia College Cougars; Whereas Rocky Mountain College, located in Billings, Montana, is one of the premier liberal arts schools in the State of Montana; Whereas Rocky Mountain College forward Devin Uskoski was named the Most Valuable Player of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics men's basketball tournament; Whereas Devin Uskoski averaged 17.4 points per game and 11 rebounds per game throughout his senior season; Whereas the Battlin' Bears finished the 2009 season with a record of 30-8 and won 10 of their final 11 games; Whereas Rocky Mountain College fans across Montana supported and encouraged the Battlin' Bears throughout the basketball season; Whereas Rocky Mountain College President Michael R. Mace and Athletic Director Robert Beers have shown great leadership in bringing academic and athletic success to Rocky Mountain College; and Whereas the people of the State of Montana celebrate the success and share the pride of Rocky Mountain College: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)congratulates the Rocky Mountain College Battlin’ Bears for winning the 2009 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship; (2)recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears win the championship; and (3)respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display to— (A)the President of Rocky Mountain College, Michael R. Mace; (B)the Athletic Director of Rocky Mountain College, Robert Beers; and (C)the Head Coach of the Rocky Mountain College basketball team, Bill Dreikosen.