118th CONGRESS 2d Session |
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.
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
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 3rd 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,
(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.