[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 44 (Thursday, April 14, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3690]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 110--COMMENDING OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY'S WRESTLING 
  TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2005 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 
                   DIVISION I WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. Coburn) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 110

       Whereas on March 19, 2005, the Oklahoma State University 
     Cowboys claimed their 33rd National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Wrestling Championship in St. Louis, Missouri;
       Whereas the 33 wrestling championships won by the Cowboys 
     is more than have been won by any other school in the history 
     of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
     wrestling;
       Whereas the Cowboys now have won 3 consecutive wrestling 
     championships, a feat not accomplished since they won the 
     national wrestling championship in 1954, 1955, and 1956;
       Whereas the Cowboys' 2005 championship topped off an 
     impressive season in which they were undefeated in the 
     regular season and also had a perfect record in the finals;
       Whereas the Cowboys outscored second place Michigan, 153 to 
     83, achieving a margin of victory that was the second-highest 
     in National Collegiate Athletic Association wrestling 
     history;
       Whereas the Cowboys crowned a school-record 5 individual 
     national champions, tying a national tournament record;
       Whereas the Cowboys' outstanding 2005 season contributed to 
     an already rich and proud tradition of wrestling excellence 
     at Oklahoma State University;
       Whereas the amazing accomplishments of the past year 
     reflect the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of 
     the entire school, from the president to the athletic 
     directors, coaches, athletes, managers, and staff members; 
     and
       Whereas the student athletes of the Oklahoma State 
     University wrestling team, through their exceptional athletic 
     achievements, have not only brought credit to themselves but 
     to their fellow students, their university, and their 
     community: Now, therefore be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the Oklahoma State Cowboys for their third 
     straight National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
     Wrestling Championship;
       (2) recognizes the players, coaches, staff, and all who 
     have made the historic successes of the 2005 season possible; 
     and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to Oklahoma State University 
     President Dr. David J. Schmidly and Coach John Smith for 
     appropriate display.

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