Bill Summary
This resolution is a formal recognition and congratulation for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team on their victory in the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship. It also acknowledges their other notable achievements throughout the season, such as an undefeated record, becoming the first college football program to win 1,000 games, and having 46 players recognized as Academic All-Big Ten honorees. The resolution also expresses pride and admiration for the team's dedication, perseverance, and hard work, and requests that a copy be sent to the university's President, Athletic Director, and Head Coach.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could affect the University of Michigan football players by recognizing their hard work and dedication, and potentially boosting their morale and sense of accomplishment.
2. It could also affect the University of Michigan as a whole, bringing prestige and recognition to the school for their successful football program.
3. The legislation could also have an impact on the state of Michigan, as it mentions making the entire state proud, potentially boosting statewide pride and morale.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 520 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 520
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for
winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College
Football National Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 11, 2024
Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
January 17, 2024
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for
winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College
Football National Championship.
Whereas, on January 8, 2024, the University of Michigan Wolverines football team
(referred to in this preamble as the ``Michigan Wolverines'') won the
2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National
Championship, defeating the University of Washington Huskies by a score
of 34-13;
Whereas this victory follows a thrilling and historic Rose Bowl playoff victory
and the team's 3\rd\ consecutive Big Ten Conference Championship Game
victory;
Whereas the Michigan Wolverines played an undefeated season, becoming the first
football team in school history to achieve a perfect 15-0 record in a
single season;
Whereas, this season, the Michigan Wolverines became the first college football
program in history to win 1,000 games;
Whereas 46 players on this championship-winning team are also Fall 2023 Academic
All-Big Ten honorees;
Whereas this national championship victory marks the 12th time in program
history the Michigan Wolverines have won the prestigious title of
national champions;
Whereas this victory is a testament to the dedication, perseverance, and hard
work ethic of the players, coaches, and staff of the Michigan Wolverines
football program; and
Whereas this remarkable team has made the entire State of Michigan deeply proud:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines
football team for an incredible season and for winning the 2024
National Collegiate Athletic Association Football National
Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches,
and staff who contributed to the team's success; and
(3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the President of the University of Michigan,
Santa Ono;
(B) the Athletic Director of the University of
Michigan, Warde Manuel; and
(C) the Head Coach of the University of Michigan
Wolverines football team, Jim Harbaugh.
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