[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S97]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 524--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI TIGERS 
           FOR WINNING THE 2023 GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC

  Mr. SCHMITT (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 524

       Whereas, on December 29, 2023, the University of Missouri 
     Tigers football team (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``Tigers'') defeated the nationally ranked Ohio State 
     University Buckeyes, 14 to 3, to win the 2023 Goodyear Cotton 
     Bowl Classic (referred to in this preamble as the ``Cotton 
     Bowl'');
       Whereas the victory in the Cotton Bowl is a testament to 
     the skill, dedication, and hard work of the Tigers;
       Whereas the Tigers demonstrated exceptional teamwork and 
     sportsmanship during the Cotton Bowl and throughout the 2023 
     season;
       Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a 
     record of 11 wins and 2 losses, defeating the Ohio State 
     University Buckeyes, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, 
     the University of Florida Gators, the University of Tennessee 
     Volunteers, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, the 
     University of Kentucky Wildcats, the Vanderbilt University 
     Commodores, the University of Memphis Tigers, the Kansas 
     State University Wildcats, the Middle Tennessee State 
     University Blue Raiders, and the University of South Dakota 
     Coyotes;
       Whereas the Tigers attained a final ranking of 8th in the 
     2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in 
     this preamble as ``NCAA'') Division I Football Bowl 
     Subdivision (referred to in this preamble as ``FBS'') 
     football season;
       Whereas the coaching staff, led by the head coach of the 
     Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz, provided outstanding leadership and 
     strategy, contributing significantly to the victories 
     throughout the season that culminated with the victory in the 
     Cotton Bowl and Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded the 2023 
     Southeastern Conference (referred to in this preamble as 
     ``SEC'') Football Coach of the Year;
       Whereas the entire student-athlete roster for the Tigers 
     proved to be instrumental in the victory in the Cotton Bowl, 
     including Brady Cook, Sam Horn, Jake Garcia, Cody Schrader, 
     Nathaniel Peat, Jamal Roberts, Tavorus Jones, Theo Wease Jr., 
     Marquis Johnson, Ja'Marion Wayne, Mookie Cooper, Joshua 
     Manning, Mekhi Miller, Tyler Stephens, Brett Norfleet, Jordon 
     Harris, Javon Foster, Marcellus Johnson, Xavier Delgado, 
     Logan Reichert, Connor Tollison, Bence Polgar, Drake 
     Heismeyer, Cam'Ron Johnson, Tristan Wilson, Armand Membou, 
     Mitchell Walters, Darius Robinson, Nyles Gaddy, Austin 
     Firestone, Jayden Jernigan, Josh Landry, Marquis Gracial, 
     Realus George Jr., Kristian Williams, Johnny Walker Jr., Joe 
     Moore, DJ Wesolak, Chuck Hicks, Dameon Wilson, Ty'Ron Hopper, 
     Triston Newson, Daylan Carnell, Sidney Williams, Kris Abrams-
     Draine, Marcus Clarke, Joseph Charleston, Tre'Vez Johnson, 
     Phillip Roche, Jaylon Carlies, Marvin Burks Jr., Ennis 
     Rakestraw Jr., Dreyden Norwood, Shamar McNeil, Luke Bauer, 
     Riley Williams, Harrison Mevis, Blake Craig, Brett Le Blanc, 
     Trey Flint, Luther Burden III, Daniel Blood, Andrew Serrano, 
     Nick Quadrini, Jalen Marshall, Sam Williams, Ky Montgomery, 
     Ryan Hoerstkamp, Logan Muckey, Jack Meyer, Shawn Hendershot, 
     Brandon Solis, Curtis Peagler, Jack McGarry, Xavier Machado, 
     MaKyi Lee, Jack Kautz, Nate Norris, Tommy Reese, Jahkai Lang, 
     Tyson Ellison, Ben Straatmann, Isaac Thompson, Carmycah 
     Glass, Caimin Hayes, Christopher Kreh, Tucker Miller, Devyn 
     Butler, Michael Cox, Boyton Cheney, Ricardo Merriweather, 
     Bryce Jackson, Serigne Tounkara, Nasir Pogue, Anthony Favrow, 
     Noah Flaskamp, Micah Manning, Nicholas Deloach Jr., Will 
     Norris, Dylan Laible, Brayshawn Littlejohn, Tommy Lock, Brett 
     Brown, Demariyon ``Peanut'' Houston, and Chad Bailey;
       Whereas Brady Cook, named the Offensive Most Valuable 
     Player for the Cotton Bowl, and Johnny Walker Jr., named the 
     Defensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton Bowl, were 
     acknowledged for their outstanding performances during the 
     Cotton Bowl;
       Whereas several players on the Tigers received recognition 
     during the 2023 season, including--
       (1) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors;
       (2) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and
       (3) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America honors;
       Whereas Cody Schrader, who finished the season with an 
     impressive 1,627 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, was 
     recognized for his outstanding contributions to the success 
     of the Tigers, receiving the 2023 Burlsworth Trophy, which is 
     awarded annually to the most outstanding college football 
     player at the FBS level who began their college career as a 
     walk-on; and
       Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated true passion and 
     dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 NCAA 
     Division I FBS football season: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the University of Missouri Tigers football 
     team (referred to in this resolution as the ``Tigers'') on 
     winning the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic;
       (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
     dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
     staff of the Tigers;
       (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the 
     University of Missouri;
       (4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
     Faurot Field and AT&T Stadium; and
       (5) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the chancellor of the University of Missouri, Mun Choi;
       (B) the director of athletics of the University of 
     Missouri, Desiree Reed-Francois; and
       (C) the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz.

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