TITLE: Congratulating the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team on winning the 2016 NCAA Division III national championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team on winning the 2016 NCAA Division III national championship.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team reached the pinnacle of success by winning the NCAA Division III national championship in Salem, Virginia, on December 16, 2016; and WHEREAS, Facing off against the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Titans in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the Crusaders clinched their first national title in school history with a score of 10-7; the triumph capped an undefeated season, in which UMHB's 15 victories established new school and American Southwest Conference records for single-season wins; and WHEREAS, The Crusaders excelled throughout the season with a true team effort, receiving valuable contributions from each member of the roster; moreover, the squad was ably guided by head coach Pete Fredenburg, who was deservedly named the 2016 Division III National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association; and WHEREAS, Through hard work, exceptional skill, and fine sportsmanship, the 2016 Crusaders team achieved a history-making year that will long be remembered and celebrated by UMHB students, alumni, and fans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team on winning the 2016 NCAA Division III national championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Shine Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 212 was adopted by the House on January 30, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House