[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S716-S717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 32--CONGRATULATING THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 
    FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2012 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 
     ASSOCIATION DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SUBDIVISION TITLE

  Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 32

       Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in 
     this preamble as ``NDSU'') Bison won the 2012 National 
     Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble 
     as the ``NCAA'') Division I Football Championship Subdivision 
     title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 5, 2013, in a hard 
     fought victory over the Sam Houston State University Bearkats 
     by a score of 39 to 13;
       Whereas the NDSU Bison and coach Craig Bohl had an 
     incredible 2012 season with 14 wins and 1 defeat;
       Whereas NDSU has won 10 NCAA Football Championships;
       Whereas, during the championship game, the NDSU Bison 
     offense scored 39 points against the Sam Houston State 
     Bearkats;
       Whereas Coach Bohl and his staff have instilled character 
     and confidence in the NDSU players and have done an 
     outstanding job with the Bison football program;
       Whereas the leadership of President Dean Bresciani and 
     Athletic Director Gene Taylor

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     has helped bring both academic and athletic excellence to 
     NDSU; and
       Whereas the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship 
     Subdivision title was a victory not only for the NDSU 
     football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University 
     football team, the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision 
     champions;
       (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, 
     coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and
       (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans for 
     supporting the Bison on their successful quest to capture 
     another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.

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