[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
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         STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF H. RES. 1041 AND H. RES. 1042

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my support for H. 
Res. 1041 and H. Res. 1042, both offered by my colleague from Idaho, 
Congressman Walt Minnick.
  The resolutions honor the successes of two excellent college football 
programs in Idaho and commend them on their historic 2009 seasons.
  H. Res. 1041 congratulates the University of Idaho's football team, 
led by head coach Rob Akey, for their remarkable season, capped by 
their thrilling come from behind victory in the Roady's Humanitarian 
Bowl. The success of this team marked an exceptional turnaround for a 
program that has struggled in the past and now is amongst the best in 
the conference after a stellar 2009. It can be expected that Coach Akey 
and his staff will continue to succeed in Moscow, where they have 
developed a mindset that expects to win.
  H. Res. 1042 commends Boise State University for another fantastic 
football season in 2009. Coach Chris Peterson has developed BSU into 
one of the most prestigious programs in the nation. Indeed, 2009 was 
perhaps the most successful in Boise, with the Broncos posting a 14-0 
undefeated record, culminating in a convincing victory in the Tostitos 
Fiesta Bowl and a number four national ranking to end the season. Coach 
Peterson was also awarded the Paul `Bear' Bryant Award, as the NCAA 
college football national coach of the year, a deserved honor. Enough 
cannot be said about the work of Coach Peterson and the players to 
transform BSU into a national powerhouse in only a few years.
  As we look ahead to 2010, we can expect more good things from both of 
these programs, and both of these universities. The people of Idaho are 
truly blessed to have such world class universities in their state.

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