[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S95]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 520--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 
   WOLVERINES FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE 
      ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Ms. STABENOW (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 520

       Whereas, on January 8, 2024, the University of Michigan 
     Wolverines football team (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``Michigan Wolverines'') won the 2024 National Collegiate 
     Athletic Association College Football National Championship, 
     defeating the University of Washington Huskies by a score of 
     34-13;
       Whereas this victory follows a thrilling and historic Rose 
     Bowl playoff victory and the team's 3rd consecutive Big Ten 
     Conference Championship Game victory;
       Whereas the Michigan Wolverines played an undefeated 
     season, becoming the first football team in school history to 
     achieve a perfect 15-0 record in a single season;
       Whereas, this season, the Michigan Wolverines became the 
     first college football program in history to win 1,000 games;
       Whereas 46 players on this championship-winning team are 
     also Fall 2023 Academic All-Big Ten honorees;
       Whereas this national championship victory marks the 12th 
     time in program history the Michigan Wolverines have won the 
     prestigious title of national champions;
       Whereas this victory is a testament to the dedication, 
     perseverance, and hard work ethic of the players, coaches, 
     and staff of the Michigan Wolverines football program; and
       Whereas this remarkable team has made the entire State of 
     Michigan deeply proud: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines 
     football team for an incredible season and for winning the 
     2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Football 
     National Championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, 
     and staff who contributed to the team's success; and
       (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the President of the University of Michigan, Santa Ono;
       (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Michigan, 
     Warde Manuel; and
       (C) the Head Coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines 
     football team, Jim Harbaugh.

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