S.Res. 32 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 32 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 13, 2013 Mr. Hoeven (for himself and Ms. Heitkamp) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. Whereas the North Dakota State University (referred to in this preamble as NDSU) Bison won the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game in Frisco, Texas, on January 5, 2013, in a hard fought victory over the Sam Houston State University Bearkats by a score of 39 to 13; Whereas the NDSU Bison and coach Craig Bohl had an incredible 2012 season with 14 wins and 1 defeat; Whereas NDSU has won 10 NCAA Football Championships; Whereas, during the championship game, the NDSU Bison offense scored 39 points against the Sam Houston State Bearkats; Whereas Coach Bohl and his staff have instilled character and confidence in the NDSU players and have done an outstanding job with the Bison football program; Whereas the leadership of President Dean Bresciani and Athletic Director Gene Taylor has helped bring both academic and athletic excellence to NDSU; and Whereas the 2012 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title was a victory not only for the NDSU football team, but also for the entire State of North Dakota: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) congratulates the North Dakota State University football team, the 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision champions; (2) commends the North Dakota State University players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; and (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans for supporting the Bison on their successful quest to capture another Division I trophy for North Dakota State University.