[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S3032]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 514--CONGRATULATING THE BOSTON COLLEGE MEN'S ICE 
     HOCKEY TEAM ON WINNING THE 2008 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 
        ASSOCIATION DIVISION I NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP

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

                              S. Res. 514

       Whereas, on Saturday, April 12, 2008, the Boston College 
     men's ice hockey team (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``Eagles'') won the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association (NCAA) Division I National Ice Hockey 
     Championship by defeating the University of Notre Dame men's 
     ice hockey team by the score of 4 to 1 in the final game of 
     the Frozen Four;
       Whereas the University of Notre Dame men's ice hockey team 
     deserves great respect for reaching the Frozen Four for the 
     first time in the team's history and then advancing to the 
     National Championship game;
       Whereas the victory for Boston College marked the Eagles' 
     third national hockey championship, after the team's first 
     championship win in 1949 and its second championship win in 
     2001;
       Whereas the Eagles earned the number 1 seed in the NCAA 
     hockey tournament with an impressive overall record of 24 
     wins, 11 losses, and 8 ties during the 2007-2008 season;
       Whereas the Eagles were led by junior Nathan Gerbe, the 
     Nation's leading scorer in men's college ice hockey, who came 
     in second for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, with 35 goals 
     and 32 assists during the season;
       Whereas the Eagles have made the National Championship game 
     in each of the past 3 years, demonstrating extraordinary 
     teamwork and dedication;
       Whereas the remarkable 2007-2008 season also included a 
     memorable victory for the Eagles in the historic Beanpot 
     Championship in February 2008, earning Boston College its 
     14th Beanpot Championship;
       Whereas Boston College ``Super Fans'' traveled great 
     distances all year and gave the Eagles strong support 
     throughout their championship season; and
       Whereas Boston College and its student athletes are well 
     known for their commitment to both athletic and academic 
     excellence, ranking sixth nationally among NCAA Division I 
     schools in the graduation rate of student athletes: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates--
       (A) the Boston College men's ice hockey team for winning 
     the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
     National Ice Hockey Championship; and
       (B) the players, coaching staff, faculty and staff of the 
     university, student body, and fans whose determination, 
     strong work ethic, drive, and support made the 2007-2008 
     championship season possible;
       (2) congratulates the University of Notre Dame men's ice 
     hockey team for its success in the 2007-2008 season and for 
     reaching the Frozen Four for the first time in the team's 
     history; and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) Boston College President Father William P. Leahy, S.J.;
       (B) Boston College Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo; and
       (C) Boston College Head Coach Jerry York.

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