[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S465-S466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 26--COMMENDING THE APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY 
    FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2006 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 
            ASSOCIATION DIVISION I-AA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 26

       Whereas, on December 15, 2006, the Appalachian State 
     University football team (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``Mountaineers'') defeated the University of Massachusetts 
     football team by a score of 28-17, to win the 2006 National 
     Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-AA Football 
     Championship;
       Whereas the Mountaineers were successful due to the 
     leadership of Coach Jerry Moore, and in great part to the 
     spectacular play of Most Valuable Player Kevin Richardson, 
     who scored all 4 touchdowns, and to Corey Lynch, whose fourth 
     quarter interception helped seal the victory;
       Whereas the championship victory was the pinnacle of a 
     remarkable season for the Mountaineers, who ended the season 
     with a 14-1 record;
       Whereas the Mountaineers' offense was led by Southern 
     Conference Freshman of the Year Armanti Edwards, who rushed 
     for over 1,000 yards and passed for over 2,000 yards, and 
     accounted for 30 touchdowns in his first season;
       Whereas the success of the Mountaineers' offense is 
     attributed to Kevin Richardson, who rushed for over 1,000 
     yards, William Mayfield, who had over 1,000 yards receiving, 
     and the impenetrable offensive line, who made it possible for 
     those amazing statistics to occur;
       Whereas the Mountaineers' intimidating defense was led by 
     Marques Murell, Jeremy Wiggins, Monte Smith, and Corey Lynch;
       Whereas the Mountaineers were undefeated in conference 
     games and are the champions of the Southern Conference for 
     the second year in a row;
       Whereas Appalachian State University affirmed its position 
     as a dominant football program by securing its second 
     consecutive national championship;
       Whereas, in 2005, Appalachian State University became the 
     first team from North

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     Carolina to win an NCAA football championship with a 21-16 
     victory over Northern Iowa;
       Whereas the members of the 2006 Appalachian State 
     University football team are excellent representatives of a 
     fine university that is a leader in higher education, 
     producing many fine student-athletes and other leaders;
       Whereas the Mountaineers showed tremendous dedication to 
     each other, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to 
     their opponents, and respect for the game of football 
     throughout the 2006 season; and
       Whereas residents of the Old North State and Appalachian 
     State University fans everywhere are to be commended for 
     their long-standing support, perseverance, and pride in the 
     team: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the champion Appalachian State University 
     football team for their historic win in the 2006 National 
     Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football 
     Championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
     students, alumni, and support staff who were instrumental in 
     helping Appalachian State University win the championship; 
     and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies 
     of this resolution to Appalachian State University Chancellor 
     Kenneth Peacock and head coach Jerry Moore for appropriate 
     display.

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