[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 524 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 524

 Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 
                     Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 11, 2024

   Mr. Schmitt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 
                     Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

Whereas, on December 29, 2023, the University of Missouri Tigers football team 
        (referred to in this preamble as the ``Tigers'') defeated the nationally 
        ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, 14 to 3, to win the 2023 Goodyear 
        Cotton Bowl Classic (referred to in this preamble as the ``Cotton 
        Bowl'');
Whereas the victory in the Cotton Bowl is a testament to the skill, dedication, 
        and hard work of the Tigers;
Whereas the Tigers demonstrated exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship during 
        the Cotton Bowl and throughout the 2023 season;
Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a record of 11 wins and 2 
        losses, defeating the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of 
        Arkansas Razorbacks, the University of Florida Gators, the University of 
        Tennessee Volunteers, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, the 
        University of Kentucky Wildcats, the Vanderbilt University Commodores, 
        the University of Memphis Tigers, the Kansas State University Wildcats, 
        the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, and the University 
        of South Dakota Coyotes;
Whereas the Tigers attained a final ranking of 8th in the 2023 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``NCAA'') Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (referred to in this 
        preamble as ``FBS'') football season;
Whereas the coaching staff, led by the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah 
        Drinkwitz, provided outstanding leadership and strategy, contributing 
        significantly to the victories throughout the season that culminated 
        with the victory in the Cotton Bowl and Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded 
        the 2023 Southeastern Conference (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``SEC'') Football Coach of the Year;
Whereas the entire student-athlete roster for the Tigers proved to be 
        instrumental in the victory in the Cotton Bowl, including Brady Cook, 
        Sam Horn, Jake Garcia, Cody Schrader, Nathaniel Peat, Jamal Roberts, 
        Tavorus Jones, Theo Wease, Jr., Marquis Johnson, Ja'Marion Wayne, Mookie 
        Cooper, Joshua Manning, Mekhi Miller, Tyler Stephens, Brett Norfleet, 
        Jordon Harris, Javon Foster, Marcellus Johnson, Xavier Delgado, Logan 
        Reichert, Connor Tollison, Bence Polgar, Drake Heismeyer, Cam'Ron 
        Johnson, Tristan Wilson, Armand Membou, Mitchell Walters, Darius 
        Robinson, Nyles Gaddy, Austin Firestone, Jayden Jernigan, Josh Landry, 
        Marquis Gracial, Realus George, Jr., Kristian Williams, Johnny Walker, 
        Jr., Joe Moore, DJ Wesolak, Chuck Hicks, Dameon Wilson, Ty'Ron Hopper, 
        Triston Newson, Daylan Carnell, Sidney Williams, Kris Abrams-Draine, 
        Marcus Clarke, Joseph Charleston, Tre'Vez Johnson, Phillip Roche, Jaylon 
        Carlies, Marvin Burks, Jr., Ennis Rakestraw, Jr., Dreyden Norwood, 
        Shamar McNeil, Luke Bauer, Riley Williams, Harrison Mevis, Blake Craig, 
        Brett Le Blanc, Trey Flint, Luther Burden III, Daniel Blood, Andrew 
        Serrano, Nick Quadrini, Jalen Marshall, Sam Williams, Ky Montgomery, 
        Ryan Hoerstkamp, Logan Muckey, Jack Meyer, Shawn Hendershot, Brandon 
        Solis, Curtis Peagler, Jack McGarry, Xavier Machado, MaKyi Lee, Jack 
        Kautz, Nate Norris, Tommy Reese, Jahkai Lang, Tyson Ellison, Ben 
        Straatmann, Isaac Thompson, Carmycah Glass, Caimin Hayes, Christopher 
        Kreh, Tucker Miller, Devyn Butler, Michael Cox, Boyton Cheney, Ricardo 
        Merriweather, Bryce Jackson, Serigne Tounkara, Nasir Pogue, Anthony 
        Favrow, Noah Flaskamp, Micah Manning, Nicholas Deloach, Jr., Will 
        Norris, Dylan Laible, Brayshawn Littlejohn, Tommy Lock, Brett Brown, 
        Demariyon ``Peanut'' Houston, and Chad Bailey;
Whereas Brady Cook, named the Offensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton 
        Bowl, and Johnny Walker, Jr., named the Defensive Most Valuable Player 
        for the Cotton Bowl, were acknowledged for their outstanding 
        performances during the Cotton Bowl;
Whereas several players on the Tigers received recognition during the 2023 
        season, including--

    (1) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors;

    (2) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and

    (3) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America honors;

Whereas Cody Schrader, who finished the season with an impressive 1,627 rushing 
        yards and 14 touchdowns, was recognized for his outstanding 
        contributions to the success of the Tigers, receiving the 2023 
        Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding 
        college football player at the FBS level who began their college career 
        as a walk-on; and
Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated true passion and dedication in 
        supporting their team throughout the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football 
        season: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the University of Missouri Tigers football 
        team (referred to in this resolution as the ``Tigers'') on 
        winning the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic;
            (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
        dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
        staff of the Tigers;
            (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the 
        University of Missouri;
            (4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
        Faurot Field and AT&T Stadium; and
            (5) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the chancellor of the University of Missouri, 
                Mun Choi;
                    (B) the director of athletics of the University of 
                Missouri, Desiree Reed-Francois; and
                    (C) the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz.
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