[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 181 (Thursday, December 19, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S9048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            MARIAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

 Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. President, today, I wish to congratulate the 
Marian University Knights on winning the 57th Annual National 
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, NAIA, Football National 
Championship in 2012.
  Marian University established its football program in 2006 and has 
since committed itself to competing at the highest level both 
academically and athletically. In 2011, the Marian Knights played well 
enough to be one of the final four teams in the NAIA championship 
tournament. In 2012, the Knights made it to the championship game, 
where they won 30-27 victory in overtime.
  Congratulations to former head coach Ted Karras, Jr. and his entire 
coaching staff, athletic director Steve Downing, and all of the student 
athletes on winning the 57th annual NAIA Football National Championship 
on December 13, 2012. In addition, congratulations to university 
president Daniel J. Elsener, executive vice president and provost 
Thomas J. Enneking, the Marian University student body, alumni and 
friends.
  On behalf of the citizens of Indiana, I sincerely congratulate the 
Marian University Knights on their successful football program, and I 
wish them continued success in the future under the new leadership of 
head football coach Mark Henninger.

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