[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 542]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING NDSU BISON ON WINNING 2011 FCS CHAMPIONSHIP

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                             HON. RICK BERG

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  Mr. BERG. Mr. Speaker, today I want to congratulate the North Dakota 
State Bison on an incredible football season that led to winning the 
2011 FCS championship.
  More than 10,000 Bison fans cheered on NDSU in Frisco, Texas, where 
the Bison capped off a 14-1 season and defeated the Sam Houston 
Bearkats in the championship game 17-6 on January 7, 2012.
  The Bison, Coach Craig Bohl and his staff worked hard this season, 
and their determination resulted in NDSU's 9th football championship, 
and the first at the Division I level.
  These student athletes represent NDSU's commitment to both academic 
and athletic excellence. Their character and perseverance truly 
exemplify the North Dakota spirit, and they have made our state proud. 
These young men will be remembered for a lifetime. Their efforts 
brought our state closer together, and we celebrate their athletic and 
academic successes.
  Congratulations to the Bison players, coaches, NDSU staff, and Bison 
fans everywhere on an excellent season. You've made North Dakota proud!
  Thank you, and Go Bison!

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