[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[House]
[Pages 22146-22147]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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      CONGRATULATING THE ADRIAN COLLEGE BULLDOGS MEN'S HOCKEY TEAM

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Education and Labor be discharged from further consideration of the 
resolution (H. Res. 1059) congratulating the Adrian College Bulldogs 
men's hockey team for winning the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association 
regular season title and postseason tournament and for having the best 
first year win-loss record in Division III history, and ask for its 
immediate consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New Jersey?
  There was no objection.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1059

       Whereas the Adrian College Bulldogs men's hockey team just 
     completed its first season with the best first year win-loss 
     record in Division III history in the 2007-2008 season;
       Whereas the Bulldogs finished the season with a 26-3 
     record;
       Whereas the Bulldogs won their final 20 games;
       Whereas the Bulldogs won the Midwest Collegiate Hockey 
     Association (MCHA) postseason tournament and the Harris Cup;
       Whereas the Bulldogs averaged almost 8 goals a game;
       Whereas the Bulldogs' excellent first year record earned 
     the team a national ranking and consideration for the 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament;
       Whereas head coach Ron Fogarty guided the Bulldogs to the 
     best first year win-loss record in Division III history;
       Whereas team captain Adam Krug, a junior, was named MCHA 
     Player of the Year, MCHA All-Conference, and MCHA All-
     Academic;
       Whereas freshmen Eric Miller, Shawn Skelly, Chris Sansik, 
     Quinn Wall, and Brad Fogal were named MCHA All-Conference; 
     and
       Whereas sophomore Rob Hodnicki received MCHA All-Academic 
     honors: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates and commends the Bulldogs for winning the 
     Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association regular season title 
     and postseason tournament and for having the best first year 
     win-loss record in Division III history;
       (2) recognizes the significant achievements of the players, 
     coaches, students, alumni, and support staff whose dedication 
     and hard work helped the Bulldogs achieve remarkable 
     successes during its first season; and
       (3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives to transmit enrolled copies of this 
     resolution to the following individuals for display:
       (A) Dr. Jeffrey Docking, Adrian College President;

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       (B) Rev. Christopher Momany, Adrian College Chaplain and 
     Director of Church Relations; and
       (C) Mr. Mike Duffy, Adrian College Athletic Director.

                    amendment offered by mr. andrews

  Mr. ANDREWS. I have an amendment at the desk.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Amendment offered by Mr. Andrews:

       Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the 
     following:

        That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates and commends the Adrian College Bulldogs 
     men's hockey team for winning the Midwest Collegiate Hockey 
     Association regular season title and postseason tournament 
     and for having the best first year win-loss record in 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III 
     history;
       (2) recognizes the significant achievements of the players, 
     coaches, students, alumni, and support staff whose dedication 
     and hard work helped the Bulldogs achieve remarkable 
     successes during its first season; and
       (3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives to transmit enrolled copies of this 
     resolution to the following individuals for display:
       (A) Dr. Jeffrey Docking, Adrian College President.
       (B) Rev. Christopher Momany, Adrian College Chaplain and 
     Director of Church Relations.
       (C) Mr. Mike Duffy, Adrian College Athletic Director.

  The amendment was agreed to.
  The resolution as amended, was agreed to.


            Amendment to the Preamble Offered by Mr. Andrews

  Mr. ANDREWS. I have an amendment to the preamble at the desk.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Amendment to the preamble offered by Mr. Andrews:
       Strike the preamble and insert the following:

       Whereas the Adrian College Bulldogs men's hockey team 
     completed its first season in 2007-2008 with the best first 
     year win-loss record in National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association (NCAA) Division III history;
       Whereas the Bulldogs finished the season with a 26-3 
     record;
       Whereas the Bulldogs won their final 20 games;
       Whereas the Bulldogs won the Midwest Collegiate Hockey 
     Association (MCHA) postseason tournament and the Harris Cup;
       Whereas the Bulldogs averaged almost 8 goals a game;
       Whereas the Bulldogs' excellent first year record earned 
     the team a national ranking and consideration for the 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament;
       Whereas there are 420 NCAA Division III schools across the 
     country, making it the NCAA's largest division;
       Whereas head coach Ron Fogarty guided the Bulldogs to the 
     best first year win-loss record in NCAA Division III history;
       Whereas team captain Adam Krug, a junior, was named MCHA 
     Player of the Year, MCHA All-Conference, and MCHA All-
     Academic;
       Whereas freshmen Eric Miller, Shawn Skelly, Chris Sansik, 
     Quinn Waller, and Brad Fogal were named MCHA All-Conference; 
     and
       Whereas sophomore Rob Hodnicki received MCHA All-Academic 
     honors: Now, therefore, be it

  Mr. ANDREWS (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous 
consent that the amendment be considered as read.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New Jersey?
  There was no objection.
  The amendment to the preamble was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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