[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES

  (Mr. SOUTHERLAND asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate this 
year's BCS national champions, the Florida State Seminoles.
  In one of the greatest championship games of the BCS era, head coach 
Jimbo Fisher and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston led the Seminoles 
to a thrilling, come-from-behind victory last night over the Auburn 
Tigers, to a 34-31 victory. With 1 minute and 11 seconds left, the 
Seminoles drove 80 yards to score the game-winning touchdown, thereby 
capping an undefeated season.
  As the Representative of Florida's Second Congressional District, I 
could not be more proud. As the Bowl Championship Series comes to a 
close, the Florida State faithful can forever take pride in knowing 
that the last BCS title will forever reside in Tallahassee, Florida.
  On behalf of the people of north and northwest Florida and Florida's 
Second Congressional District, I extend my congratulations to the 
coaches and players who helped us provide a wonderful year for the fans 
and such an exciting season.
  Mr. UPTON. Will the gentleman yield?
  Mr. SOUTHERLAND. I yield to the gentleman from Michigan.
  Mr. UPTON. I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman have an 
additional 2 minutes.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain that request.
  Mr. UPTON. In the gentleman's remaining time, I would just say 
congratulations to Florida State. We from Michigan would love to see a 
unanimous consent that perhaps the Seminoles could play the Spartans 
for a national championship, and see that occur in the next couple of 
months. But, congratulations. It was a great game. It kept us up 
watching it.
  Mr. SOUTHERLAND. I thank the gentleman very much for those sentiments 
and that offer. We will contact the coaches and see what we can do.
  Mr. UPTON. We will be ready.
  Mr. SOUTHERLAND. Go Noles.

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