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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 26 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 26

 Commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning 
    the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA 
                         Football Championship.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 11, 2007

     Mrs. Dole (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning 
    the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA 
                         Football Championship.

Whereas, on December 15, 2006, the Appalachian State University football team 
        (referred to in this preamble as the ``Mountaineers'') defeated the 
        University of Massachusetts football team by a score of 28-17, to win 
        the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I-AA 
        Football Championship;
Whereas the Mountaineers were successful due to the leadership of Coach Jerry 
        Moore, and in great part to the spectacular play of Most Valuable Player 
        Kevin Richardson, who scored all 4 touchdowns, and to Corey Lynch, whose 
        fourth quarter interception helped seal the victory;
Whereas the championship victory was the pinnacle of a remarkable season for the 
        Mountaineers, who ended the season with a 14-1 record;
Whereas the Mountaineers' offense was led by Southern Conference Freshman of the 
        Year Armanti Edwards, who rushed for over 1,000 yards and passed for 
        over 2,000 yards, and accounted for 30 touchdowns in his first season;
Whereas the success of the Mountaineers' offense is attributed to Kevin 
        Richardson, who rushed for over 1,000 yards, William Mayfield, who had 
        over 1,000 yards receiving, and the impenetrable offensive line, who 
        made it possible for those amazing statistics to occur;
Whereas the Mountaineers' intimidating defense was led by Marques Murell, Jeremy 
        Wiggins, Monte Smith, and Corey Lynch;
Whereas the Mountaineers were undefeated in conference games and are the 
        champions of the Southern Conference for the second year in a row;
Whereas Appalachian State University affirmed its position as a dominant 
        football program by securing its second consecutive national 
        championship;
Whereas, in 2005, Appalachian State University became the first team from North 
        Carolina to win an NCAA football championship with a 21-16 victory over 
        Northern Iowa;
Whereas the members of the 2006 Appalachian State University football team are 
        excellent representatives of a fine university that is a leader in 
        higher education, producing many fine student-athletes and other 
        leaders;
Whereas the Mountaineers showed tremendous dedication to each other, 
        appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to their opponents, and 
        respect for the game of football throughout the 2006 season; and
Whereas residents of the Old North State and Appalachian State University fans 
        everywhere are to be commended for their long-standing support, 
        perseverance, and pride in the team: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the champion Appalachian State University 
        football team for their historic win in the 2006 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football 
        Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, alumni, and support staff who were instrumental in 
        helping Appalachian State University win the championship; and
            (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies 
        of this resolution to Appalachian State University Chancellor 
        Kenneth Peacock and head coach Jerry Moore for appropriate 
        display.
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