[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 
                         2008 FEDEX ORANGE BOWL

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                               speech of

                          HON. NANCY E. BOYDA

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce House 
Resolution 948, which honors the University of Kansas football program 
on their recent victory at the Orange Bowl and their most successful 
year in program history.
  On January 3, the KU football team won the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl, 
marking their first major bowl victory in university history. Leading 
up to the bowl game, the team placed 12 wins on their roster, setting a 
new school record for wins in a season. KU also reached the number two 
spot of the AP national poll, which marked the highest national ranking 
that the program has ever received.
  Among their athletic accomplishments this season, the team also 
produced three students who received All-American titles for their 
performances on the field and two other students who were Academic All-
American recipients. Head Coach Mark Mangino also received multiple 
national Coach of the Year honors.
  Please join me in recognizing these accomplishments and 
congratulating KU on their amazing victories this season.

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