S.Res. 19 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 19 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 28, 2013 Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2012 Bowl Championship Series National Championship. Whereas the University of Alabama Crimson Tide won the 2013 Discover Bowl Championship Series (referred to in this preamble as BCS) National Championship Game, defeating the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 42-14 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on January 7, 2013; Whereas this victory marks the second consecutive BCS championship, the third BCS championship in the last 4 years, and the 15th national championship overall in college football for the University of Alabama; Whereas the 2013 BCS National Championship Game was the 60th postseason bowl appearance and the 34th bowl victory for the University of Alabama, both of which extend existing NCAA records held by the University of Alabama; Whereas the victory by the University of Alabama marks the fourth consecutive BCS championship for the State of Alabama and the seventh consecutive BCS championship for the Southeastern Conference; Whereas the University of Alabama exhibited an almost perfectly balanced offensive performance, with 265 rushing yards and 264 passing yards; Whereas running back Eddie Lacy rushed for 140 yards on 20 carries and scored 2 touchdowns, earning the award for most valuable player on offense; Whereas linebacker C.J. Mosley led the Crimson Tide defense with 8 tackles, earning the award for most valuable player on defense; Whereas quarterback A.J. McCarron completed 20 of 28 passes for a total of 264 yards and threw 4 touchdowns without an interception; Whereas the Crimson Tide held the Fighting Irish to 32 rushing yards and, in 2012, led the entire nation in total defense for the second consecutive year; Whereas Chance Warmack, Dee Milliner, C.J. Mosley, and Barrett Jones were recognized as first-team All-Americans by the Associated Press in 2012; Whereas Barrett Jones, a senior at the University of Alabama, was awarded the 2012 Rimington Trophy as the best center in the nation and the 2012 William V. Campbell Trophy as the best scholar-athlete in the nation; Whereas the 2012 Crimson Tide senior class won an unprecedented 3 BCS national championships and 49 total games, tying an NCAA record for class victories; Whereas the leadership and vision of head coach Nick Saban has propelled the University of Alabama back to the pinnacle of college football; Whereas Chancellor Robert Witt, President Judy Bonner, and Athletic Director Mal Moore have emphasized the importance of academic success to the Crimson Tide football team and to all student-athletes at the University of Alabama; and Whereas the Crimson Tide football team has brought great pride and honor to the University of Alabama, its loyal fans, and the entire state of Alabama: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2012 Bowl Championship Series National Championship; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2012 championship season; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the President of the University of Alabama, Dr. Judy Bonner; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Alabama, Mal Moore; and (C) the Head Coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Nick Saban.