[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 558 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 558

 Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 
                          Cotton Bowl Classic.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            February 9, 2024

   Mr. Schmitt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 
                          Cotton Bowl Classic.

Whereas, on December 29, 2023, the University of Missouri Tigers football team 
        (referred to in this preamble as the ``Tigers'') defeated the nationally 
        ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, 14 to 3, to win the 2023 Cotton 
        Bowl Classic (referred to in this preamble as the ``Cotton Bowl'');
Whereas the victory in the Cotton Bowl is a testament to the skill, dedication, 
        and hard work of the Tigers;
Whereas the Tigers demonstrated teamwork and sportsmanship during the Cotton 
        Bowl and throughout the 2023 season;
Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a record of 11 wins and 2 
        losses;
Whereas the Tigers attained a final ranking of 8th in the 2023 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``NCAA'') Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (referred to in this 
        preamble as ``FBS'') football season;
Whereas the coaching staff, led by the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah 
        Drinkwitz, provided leadership and strategy, contributing to the 
        victories throughout the season and Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded the 
        2023 Southeastern Conference (referred to in this preamble as ``SEC'') 
        Football Coach of the Year;
Whereas Brady Cook, named the Offensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton 
        Bowl, and Johnny Walker Jr., named the Defensive Most Valuable Player 
        for the Cotton Bowl, were acknowledged for their outstanding 
        performances during the Cotton Bowl;
Whereas several players on the Tigers received recognition during the 2023 
        season, including--

    (1) Cody Schrader, who earned the 2023 Burlsworth Trophy, which is 
awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player at the FBS 
level who began their college career as a walk-on;

    (2) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors;

    (3) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and

    (4) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America honors; and

Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated passion and dedication in supporting 
        their team throughout the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the University of Missouri Tigers football 
        team (referred to in this resolution as the ``Tigers'') on 
        winning the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic;
            (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
        dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
        staff of the Tigers;
            (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the 
        University of Missouri; and
            (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the chancellor of the University of Missouri, 
                Mun Choi;
                    (B) the director of athletics of the University of 
                Missouri, Desiree Reed-Francois; and
                    (C) the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz.
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