[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 53 (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2096-S2097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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    SENATE RESOLUTION 409--CONGRATULATING THE PENN STATE UNIVERSITY 
   WRESTLING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2014 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC 
                   ASSOCIATION WRESTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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

                              S. Res. 409

       Whereas on March 22, 2014, the Penn State University 
     Nittany Lions won the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association (NCAA) Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City, 
     Oklahoma;
       Whereas the Nittany Lions have won the last 4 NCAA 
     Wrestling Championships and are 1 of only 3 wrestling teams 
     in NCAA history to win 4 consecutive titles, joining Iowa 
     State University and Oklahoma State University;
       Whereas 7 members of the Nittany Lions were named All-
     Americans at the 2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships, with 
     seniors David Taylor and Ed Ruth becoming the seventh and 
     eighth 4-time All-Americans in the history of Penn State 
     University;
       Whereas junior Nico Megaludis became a 3-time All American, 
     junior Matt Brown became a 2-time All-American, and senior 
     James English, sophomore Morgan McIntosh, and freshman Zain 
     Retherford became first-time All Americans;
       Whereas crucial team points were earned by all 10 Nittany 
     Lions competing in the 2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships, and 
     the team finished with an overall record of 38 wins and 15 
     losses in championship matches;

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       Whereas Ed Ruth became the first Penn State University 
     wrestler to win 3 NCAA individual championships, and David 
     Taylor became the sixth Penn State University wrestler to win 
     2 NCAA individual championships; and
       Whereas the Penn State University wrestling team concluded 
     the 2013-2014 season with a record of 15 wins and only 1 
     loss, and won its fourth consecutive Big Ten Championships 
     title: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Penn State University wrestling team, 
     coaches, and staff for winning the 2014 National Collegiate 
     Athletic Association (NCAA) Wrestling Championships;
       (2) commends the Penn State University wrestling team's 
     wrestlers, coaches, and staff for their diligence, 
     enthusiasm, and hard work; and
       (3) recognizes the Penn State University students, faculty, 
     alumni, and devoted fans who supported the Nittany Lions on 
     their path to winning their fourth consecutive NCAA Wrestling 
     Championships.

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