[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 65 (Thursday, April 15, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1992-S1993]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 161--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BAYLOR 
     UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2021 NATIONAL 
      COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION 1 MEN'S BASKETBALL 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Paul submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 161

       Whereas, on April 5, 2021, the men's basketball team of 
     Baylor University won its first National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division I men's basketball championship 
     (referred to in this preamble as the ``national 
     championship'') by defeating Gonzaga University by a score of 
     86-70 and completing the season with an impressive overall 
     record of 28-2;
       Whereas Head Coach Scott Drew fulfilled a promise he 
     pledged to Baylor fans when he first came to Baylor 
     University in 2003 that he would help lead the Bears to a 
     national championship;
       Whereas junior guard Jared Butler, named the Most 
     Outstanding Player of the Final Four, exhibited impressive 
     skill and exemplary leadership by leading the Bears

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     through the NCAA Tournament, to the Final Four, and 
     ultimately the national championship;
       Whereas all of the following players should be 
     congratulated for their teamwork, dedication, and display of 
     impressive athletic talent: Flo Thamba, LJ Cryer, Jordan 
     Turner, Adam Flagler, Mark Vital, Jared Butler, Jackson 
     Moffatt, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Matthew Mayer, MaCio 
     Teague, Zach Loveday, Mark Peterson, Dain Dainja, and Davion 
     Mitchell;
       Whereas the Baylor Bears displayed impressive skill and 
     poise facing off against the Bulldogs of Gonzaga University, 
     who had beaten the Bears in the second round of the NCAA 
     Tournament in the 2018-2019 season;
       Whereas the men of Baylor University's 2020-2021 men's 
     basketball team have continuously pursued excellence not only 
     in athletics, but in academics as well, with multiple 
     student-athletes earning spots on the first and second 
     Academic All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Teams;
       Whereas the men's basketball team of Baylor University has 
     embodied fortitude and perseverance throughout this season, 
     overcoming interruptions in play, cancelled games, and other 
     hurdles testing their resolve;
       Whereas the accomplishments of the Baylor University men's 
     basketball team's 2020-2021 season inspire strength, unity, 
     and cooperation in the hearts of Texans from all walks of 
     life across the Lone Star State; and
       Whereas the Baylor Bears are the pride of their loyal fans, 
     current students, alumni, and the State of Texas: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Bears of Baylor 
     University on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division I men's basketball championship and 
     completing a successful 2020-2021 season.

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