Bill Summary
This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on their victory in the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship. The resolution recognizes the team's historic comeback win against Marshall University and their first-ever national championship in the history of the university. It also acknowledges the notable moments and contributions of the players, coaching staff, and support staff throughout the season. The resolution also highlights the team's reputation as the "Cardiac Cats" for their ability to score last-minute goals and their underdog status in the tournament. The resolution concludes by officially congratulating the team and requesting that an enrolled copy of the resolution be sent to the university's interim president, director of athletics, and head coach.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could bring widespread attention and recognition to the University of Vermont and its men's soccer team, potentially leading to increased enrollment and funding for the university.
2. The Catamounts players and coaching staff may receive more opportunities for endorsements and professional contracts due to their national championship win.
3. The success of the Catamounts may inspire and motivate young soccer players in Vermont and around the country, leading to a potential increase in participation and skill development in the sport.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 58 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 58
Congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning
the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's
soccer national championship.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 23, 2025
Ms. Balint submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Education and Workforce
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning
the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's
soccer national championship.
Whereas, on December 16th, 2024, the University of Vermont men's soccer team
(referred to in this preamble as the ``Catamounts''), after a golden
goal with 5 minutes and 6 seconds left in overtime, pulled off an
historic comeback against Marshall University to win the 2024 National
Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as
``NCAA'') Division I men's soccer national championship, with a final
score of 2 goals to 1;
Whereas the 2024 NCAA Division I men's soccer national championship victory for
the Catamounts is the first-ever NCAA Division I national championship
in the history of the Catamounts;
Whereas the 2024 NCAA Division I men's soccer national championship game was a
game for the record books, with many notable moments including--
(1) a perfectly timed goal by Marcell Papp, which gave the Catamounts a
golden opportunity in overtime; and
(2) the game winning goal by Maximilian Kissel, his 11th goal of the
season, which will be remembered by the Catamounts for all time;
Whereas the coaching staff of the Catamounts led the team with grit and
determination;
Whereas the support staff of the Catamounts played critical roles in supporting
the Catamounts throughout the 2024 season;
Whereas, to the casual observer, the Catamounts may have been the underdogs or
the ``Cinderella story'' of the entire 2024 NCAA Division I men's soccer
national championship tournament;
Whereas, during the 2024 season, the Catamounts scored 22 goals in the 76th
minute or later, including the championship equalizing goal, earning the
Catamounts the nickname ``Cardiac Cats'';
Whereas last-minute victories were a habit for the Catamounts during the 2024
NCAA Division I men's soccer national championship tournament,
including--
(1) beating San Diego University in overtime in the third round match;
and
(2) tying the University of Denver in the final minutes of the
semifinal match to push the game into penalty kicks, where a save from
Catamounts goalkeeper Niklas Herceg ended up securing the Catamounts a
ticket to the championship match;
Whereas Vermonters and fans of the Catamounts congratulate the Catamounts for
their well-deserved 2024 NCAA Division I men's soccer national
championship win;
Whereas the Catamounts are champions, not underdogs; and
Whereas the Catamounts made the people and State of Vermont very proud and
showed the United States that the State of Vermont is, in fact, a soccer
State: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the University of Vermont men's soccer
team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I men's soccer national championship; and
(2) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of
Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
to--
(A) the interim president of the University of
Vermont, Patricia A. Prelock;
(B) the director of athletics of the University of
Vermont, Jeff Schulman; and
(C) the head coach of the University of Vermont
Catamounts men's soccer team, Rob Dow.
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