[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 2055-2057]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



         COMMENDING THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 265 submitted earlier 
by Senators Mack and Graham.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 265) commending the Florida State 
     University football team for winning the 1999 Division 1-A 
     collegiate football national championship.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the immediate 
consideration of the resolution?
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of myself and my 
friend and colleague Senator Graham to introduce a resolution 
contragulating Florida State University's football team on winning the 
1999 Division 1-A Collegiate Football National Championship. As a 
Senator from Florida and the father-in-law of an avid Seminole, I join 
with all those in my home state and those across this country in 
honoring Coach Bobby Bowden, his staff, and the football team for

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this outstanding accomplishment. Not only is this a special achievement 
that will long be remembered by the coaches and the players but it is 
also a moment to savor for the students, alumni and supporters of 
Florida State University.
  Florida State University has one of the most exciting, prolific and 
successful college football teams in the country. In fact, they won 108 
football games between 1990 and 1999, more than any other Division 1-A 
college football team during this timeframe. By finishing the 1999 
season undefeated and untied, they have also extended their NCAA 
Division 1-A record streak of top-four finishes in the final Associated 
Press poll to 13 years in a row, the only football team to have 
accomplished this feat.
  But as impressive as all these achievements are, they have 
accomplished what no other football team has been able to do. The 1999 
Seminoles are the first Division I-A collegiate football team in the 
country to be ranked number one for the entire season by the Associated 
Press since the preseason rankings began in 1950.
  1999 will also be remembered fondly by my good friend Bobby Bowden 
for reasons other than surpassing the 300 victory mark, or winning his 
second football national championship, or for obtaining his first 
perfect season in 40 years as a head football coach. In 1999, Coach 
Bowden and his lovely wife, Ann, celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary. Coach Bowden, Priscilla and I wish you and your wife our 
sincere congratulations on this most important milestone.
  The State of Florida is indeed fortunate to be the home to three of 
the finest college football teams in the nation: Florida State 
University, the University of Florida and the University of Miami. 
Together, these three schools have won seven Division 1-A college 
football championships since 1984. That's seven college football 
championships in the last 16 years. This proves that the road to the 
college football national championship goes right through the State of 
Florida.
  For those who love to wear the Garnet and Gold and do the Seminole 
Chop and the FSU War Chant, I am honored to introduce this resolution 
on their behalf, which honors the 1999 Florida State football team, the 
coaches and staff for winning the Division 1-A Collegiate Football 
national championship.
  Mr. President I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a 
copy of the names of the 1999 Florida State University football 
players, coaches and staff, along with their season schedule, results 
and final polls recognizing the Florida State Seminoles as the 1999 
Division 1-A national champions.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

  FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SEMINOLES 1999 DIVISION 1-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL
                           NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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                   Players                              Position
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Allen, Brian.................................  LB
Amman, Justin................................  OL
Anderson, Paul...............................  OL
Antosca, Joe.................................  DB
Augustin, Allen..............................  LB
Baggs, Joshua................................  OL
Bell, Atrews.................................  WR
Benford, Tony................................  DL
Boldin, Anquan...............................  WR
Boldin, Ronald...............................  OL
Brannon, Ross................................  OL
Brett, Jeremy................................  OL
Brown, Rufus.................................  DB
Canales, Mike................................  WR
Carmichael, Gerald...........................  OL
Cason, Rian..................................  DL
Chaney, Jeff.................................  RB
Cody, Tay....................................  DB
Collier, Carnelius...........................  LB
Cottrell, Keith..............................  P
Cox, Bryce...................................  LB
Dockett, Darnell.............................  DL
Donaldson, Carver............................  TE
Dorsey, Char-ron.............................  OL
Dugans, Ron..................................  WR
Duhart, Otis.................................  OL
Durden, Reggie...............................  DB
Eddy, David..................................  WR
Edwards, Mario...............................  DB
Emanuel, Kevin...............................  DL
Ford, Davy...................................  RB
Franklin, Nick...............................  TE
Frier, Todd..................................  DW
Gardner, Talman..............................  WR
Gardner, Jarrett.............................  WR
Gibson, Derrick..............................  DB
Golightly, Randy.............................  RB
Gwaltney, Chance.............................  K
Hamilton, Michael............................  LB
Hardin, Blake................................  QB
Heaven, Donald...............................  OL
Henderson, Pete..............................  DB
Hoffman, Jay.................................  LB
Holland, Montrae.............................  OL
Hope, Chris..................................  DB
Howard, Abdual...............................  DB
Hudson, Jerel................................  LB
Hughes, Patrick..............................  TE
Hughes, Doug.................................  WR
Ingram, Clay.................................  OL
Jackson, Alonzo..............................  DL
Jackson, Octavis.............................  DL
Jackson, Gennaro.............................  WR
Jackson, Geordrell...........................  WR
Janikowski, Sebastain........................  K
Jennings, Bradley............................  LB
Jeune, Jean..................................  DB
Johnson, Jerry...............................  DL
Jones, Jared.................................  QB
Kendra, Dan..................................  RB
Key, Sean....................................  DB
Klein, Adam..................................  OL
Lake, Kavano.................................  RB
Lyons, Scott.................................  DL
Maddox, Nick.................................  RB
Maeder, Chad.................................  RB
Maher, Rich..................................  QB
McCray, William..............................  RB
Minnis, Marvin...............................  WR
Minor, Travis................................  RB
Mirambeau, Antoine...........................  OL
Moon, Jarad..................................  OL
Moore, Greg..................................  WR
Moore, Jason.................................  RB
Morgan, Robert...............................  WR
Munyon, Matt.................................  WR
Myers, Brandon...............................  DB
Newton, Pat..................................  DB
Outzen, Marcus...............................  QB
Palmer, Kwaesi...............................  LB
Parrish, Lemar...............................  RB
Polley, Tommy................................  LB
Rackley, Theon...............................  LB
Reynolds, Jamal..............................  DL
Rhodes, Bobby................................  LB
Roach, John..................................  DB
Rodeffer, WD.................................  OL
Samuels, Stanford............................  DB
Sawyer, Brian................................  OL
Seymour, Roland..............................  DL
Shaw, Michael................................  DL
Simon, Corey.................................  DL
Smith, Anthony...............................  LB
Smith, Travis................................  WR
Spardley, Travaris...........................  DB
Sprague, Ryan................................  TE
Springer, Germaine...........................  WR
Tatum, Malcom................................  DB
Thomas, Clevan...............................  DB
Thomas, Eric.................................  OL
Thomas, Tarlos...............................  OL
Walker, Chris................................  DL
Warren, David................................  DL
Warrick, Peter...............................  WR
Weaver, Lee..................................  LB
Weinke, Chris................................  QB
Whitaker, Jason..............................  OL
White, Kentril...............................  DL
Wiggins, Wiley...............................  LB
Wilkins, Randy...............................  DL
Williams, Brett..............................  OL
Williams, Todd...............................  OL
Womble, Jeff.................................  DL
Woods, Chris.................................  DL
 
Head Coach:
    Bowden, Bobby
Assistant Coaches:
    Amato, Chuck                               .........................
    Andrews, Mickey                            .........................
    Bowden, Jeff                               .........................
    Demerest, Chris                            .........................
    Diaz, Manny                                .........................
    Gabbard, Steve                             .........................
    Gladden, Jim                               .........................
    Haggins, Odell                             .........................
    Heggins, Jimmy                             .........................
    Lilly, John                                .........................
    Richt, Mark                                .........................
    Sexton, Billy                              .........................
    VanHalaner, Dave                           .........................
    Wilson, Kyle                               .........................
President:
    D'Alemberte, Talbot
Athletic Director:
    Hart, Dave
Football Operations:
    Urbanic, Andrew
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                1999 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida State University...........................................   41
Louisiana Tech University..........................................    7
 
Florida State University...........................................   41
Georgia Tech University............................................   35
 
Florida State University...........................................   42
North Carolina State University....................................   11
 
Florida State University...........................................   42
University of North Carolina.......................................   10
 
Florida State University...........................................   51
Duke University....................................................   23
 
Florida State University...........................................   31
University of Miami................................................   21
 
Florida State University...........................................   33
Wake Forest University.............................................   10
 
Florida State University...........................................   17
Clemson University.................................................   14
 
Florida State University...........................................   35
University of Virignia.............................................   10
 
Florida State University...........................................   49
University of Maryland.............................................   10
 
Florida State University...........................................   30
University of Florida..............................................   23
 
            2000 NOKIA SUGAR BOWL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
 
Florida State University...........................................   46
Virginia Tech University...........................................   29
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                   FINAL ESPN / USA TODAY TOP 25 POLL
                             January 5, 2000
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------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rank/Team/Record:
     1. Florida State University................................    12-0
     2. University of Nebraska..................................    12-1
     3. Virginia Tech University................................    11-1
     4. University of Wisconsin.................................    10-2
     5. University of Michigan..................................    10-2
     6. Kansas State University.................................    11-1
     7. Michigan State University...............................    10-2
     8. University of Alabama...................................    10-3
     9. University of Tennessee.................................     9-3

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    10. Marshall University.....................................    13-0
    11. Penn State University...................................    10-3
    12. Mississippi State University............................    10-2
    13. University of Southern Mississippi......................     9-3
    14. University of Florida...................................     9-4
    15. University of Miami (FL)................................     9-4
    16. University of Georgia...................................     8-4
    17. University of Minnesota.................................     8-4
    18. University of Oregon....................................     9-3
    19. University of Arkansas..................................     8-4
    20. Texas A&M University....................................     8-4
    21. Georgia Tech University.................................     8-4
    22. University of Mississippi...............................     8-4
    23. University of Texas.....................................     9-5
    24. Stanford University.....................................     8-4
    25. University of Illinois..................................     8-4
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                   FINAL ASSOCIATED PRESS TOP 25 POLL
                             January 5, 2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rank/Team/Record:
     1. Florida State University................................    12-0
     2. Virginia Tech University................................    11-1
     3. University of Nebraska..................................    12-1
     4. University of Wisconsin.................................    10-2
     5. University of Michigan..................................    10-2
     6. Kansas State University.................................    11-1
     7. Michigan State University...............................    10-2
     8. University of Alabama...................................    10-3
     9. University of Tennessee.................................     9-3
    10. Marshall University.....................................    13-0
    11. Penn State University...................................    10-3
    12. University of Florida...................................     9-4
    13. Mississippi State University............................    10-2
    14. University of Southern Mississippi......................     9-3
    15. University of Miami (FL)................................     9-4
    16. University of Georgia...................................     8-4
    17. University of Arkansas..................................     8-4
    18. University of Minnesota.................................     8-4
    19. University of Oregon....................................     9-3
    20. Georgia Tech University.................................     8-4
    21. University of Texas.....................................     9-5
    22. University of Mississippi...............................     8-4
    23. Texas A&M University....................................     8-4
    24. University of Illinois..................................     8-4
    25. Purdue University.......................................     7-5
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  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be 
laid upon the table, and, finally, any statements relating to the 
resolution be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 265) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 265

       Whereas Florida State University is a proud member of the 
     Atlantic Coast Conference;
       Whereas Florida State University has previously won the 
     Division 1-A collegiate football national championship in 
     1993;
       Whereas the students, alumni, and supporters of Florida 
     State University are to be commended for the dedication, 
     enthusiasm, and admiration they share for their favorite 
     football team;
       Whereas Florida State University has one of the most 
     exciting, prolific, and successful college football programs 
     in the country;
       Whereas Florida State University's football team won the 
     1999 Atlantic Coast Conference championship in football and 
     finished the season undefeated and untied with a record of 
     12-0;
       Whereas Florida State University is to be commended for 
     being the first Division 1-A collegiate football team to be 
     ranked number one the entire season by the Associated Press 
     since the preseason rankings began in 1950;
       Whereas Florida State University has won 108 football games 
     between 1990 and 1999, more than any other Division 1-A 
     college football team in the Nation during this period;
       Whereas Florida State University should be commended for 
     extending their NCAA record streak of top-four finishes in 
     the final Associated Press poll to 13 years in a row, the 
     only Division 1-A college football team to have accomplished 
     this feat;
       Whereas Bobby Bowden, Florida State University's legendary 
     head football coach, is to be commended for surpassing the 
     300-victory plateau this year and for obtaining his first 
     perfect season in 40 years as a head coach;
       Whereas Florida State University is to be commended for 
     having 20 of its football players selected to the 1999 All 
     Atlantic Coast Conference football team;
       Whereas Florida State University is to be commended for 
     having 4 of its football players honored as 1999 Consensus 
     All-Americans;
       Whereas the 1999 Florida State University football team 
     played and beat Louisiana Tech University, 41 to 7; Georgia 
     Tech University, 41 to 35; North Carolina State University, 
     42 to 11; University of North Carolina, 42 to 10; Duke 
     University, 51 to 23; University of Miami, 31 to 21; Wake 
     Forest University, 33 to 10; Clemson University, 17 to 14; 
     University of Virginia, 35 to 10; University of Maryland, 49 
     to 10; and University of Florida, 30 to 23;
       Whereas Florida State University played Virginia Tech 
     University in the Bowl Championship Series' Nokia Sugar Bowl 
     on January 4, 2000, for the 1999 Division 1-A collegiate 
     football national championship;
       Whereas the Virginia Tech University football team and Head 
     Coach Frank Beamer and his staff are to be commended for an 
     outstanding football season, winning the 1999 Big East 
     Conference football championship and for playing in the 1999 
     Division 1-A collegiate football national championship game;
       Whereas Florida State University beat Virginia Tech by the 
     score of 46 to 29 before a sold-out and electrified crowd of 
     79,280 in the Louisiana Superdome to win the 1999 Division 1-
     A college football championship; and
       Whereas Florida State University now joins an elite group 
     of only 14 Division 1-A collegiate football teams out of 114 
     Division 1-A universities which have won at least 2 or more 
     Division 1-A collegiate football national championships: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends Florida State University for winning the 1999 
     Division 1-A collegiate football national championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
     coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in helping 
     Florida State University win the 1999 Division 1-A collegiate 
     football national championship and invites them to the United 
     States Capitol Building to be honored;
       (3) requests that the President recognize the 
     accomplishments and achievements of the 1999 Florida State 
     University football team and invite them to Washington, D.C. 
     for the traditional White House ceremony held for national 
     championship teams; and
       (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to make available 
     enrolled copies of this resolution to Florida State 
     University for appropriate display and to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of the resolution to each coach and member of 
     the 1999 Division 1-A collegiate national championship 
     football team.

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