[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 31, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5687-S5688]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 786--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, 
              KNOXVILLE AS THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES WINNER

  Mrs. BLACKBURN (for herself and Mr. Hagerty) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 786

       Whereas the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (referred to 
     in this preamble as the ``University of Tennessee'') is 
     located in the second congressional district of Tennessee;
       Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball 
     team finished the 2024 season with a record number of wins 
     and earned the distinction of national champions for the 
     first time in program history;
       Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball 
     team won the Southeastern Conference regular season and 
     tournament titles;
       Whereas the 2024 University of Tennessee Volunteers 
     baseball team is the first Southeastern Conference baseball 
     team in history to win 60 games;
       Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball 
     team set a record with 5 players recording 20 or more home 
     runs during the 2024 season;
       Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers defeated 
     Texas A&M University by a score of 6 to 5 on Monday, June 25, 
     to win the 2024 College World Series;

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       Whereas this victory is a testament to the dedication of 
     the players, coaches, staff, and fans of the University of 
     Tennessee Volunteers baseball program; and
       Whereas this remarkable team has made the entire State of 
     Tennessee deeply proud: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates and honors the University of Tennessee, 
     Knoxville Volunteers baseball program for its incredible win 
     in the 2024 College World Series and for winning the first 
     baseball national title in program history;
       (2) recognizes the achievements, teamwork, and Volunteer 
     spirit of the coaches, players, and staff of the University 
     of Tennessee baseball team;
       (3) commends the fans and the entire State of Tennessee for 
     their dedication and support; and
       (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the Head Coach of the University of Tennessee, 
     Knoxville baseball team, Tony Vitello;
       (B) the Chancellor of the University of Tennessee, 
     Knoxville, Donde Plowman; and
       (C) the Director of Athletics of the University of 
     Tennessee, Knoxville, Danny White.

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