[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 12 (Monday, January 26, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S469]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 41--CONGRATULATING THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 
    FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2014 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. 41

       Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in 
     this preamble as ``NDSU'') Bison won the 2014 National 
     Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble 
     as the ``NCAA'') Division I Football Championship Subdivision 
     title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 10, 2015, in a hard-
     fought victory over the Illinois State Redbirds by a score of 
     29 to 27;
       Whereas NDSU has won 12 NCAA Football Championships;
       Whereas NDSU has now won 4 consecutive NCAA Football 
     Championships since 2011, an unprecedented achievement in 
     Football Championship Subdivision history;
       Whereas the NDSU Bison have displayed tremendous resilience 
     and skill over the past 4 seasons, with 58 wins to only 3 
     losses, including a streak of 33 consecutive winning games;
       Whereas an estimated 17,000 Bison fans attended the 
     Championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and 
     dedication of Bison Nation that has helped propel the success 
     of the team; and
       Whereas the 2014 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 as the 2014 champion of the National Collegiate 
     Athletic Association Division I Football Championship 
     Subdivision;
       (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 that 
     supported the Bison in their successful quest to capture 
     another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.

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