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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 558 

Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 Cotton 

Bowl Classic. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 

Mr. SCHMITT (for himself and Mr. HAWLEY) submitted the following 

resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning 

the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic. 

Whereas, on December 29, 2023, the University of Missouri 

Tigers football team (referred to in this preamble as the 

‘‘Tigers’’) defeated the nationally ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, 14 to 3, to win the 2023 Cotton Bowl 

Classic (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Cotton 

Bowl’’); 

Whereas the victory in the Cotton Bowl is a testament to the 

skill, dedication, and hard work of the Tigers; 

Whereas the Tigers demonstrated teamwork and sportsmanship during the Cotton Bowl and throughout the 2023 

season; 


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Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a 

record of 11 wins and 2 losses; 

Whereas the Tigers attained a final ranking of 8th in the 

2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to 

in this preamble as ‘‘NCAA’’) Division I Football Bowl 

Subdivision (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘FBS’’) football season; 

Whereas the coaching staff, led by the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz, provided leadership and strategy, 

contributing to the victories throughout the season and 

Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded the 2023 Southeastern 

Conference (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘SEC’’) 

Football Coach of the Year; 

Whereas Brady Cook, named the Offensive Most Valuable 

Player for the Cotton Bowl, and Johnny Walker Jr., 

named the Defensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton Bowl, were acknowledged for their outstanding performances during the Cotton Bowl; 

Whereas several players on the Tigers received recognition 

during the 2023 season, including— 

(1) Cody Schrader, who earned the 2023 Burlsworth 

Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player at the FBS level who 

began their college career as a walk-on; 

(2) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors; 

(3) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and 

(4) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America 

honors; and 


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Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated passion and dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 NCAA 

Division I FBS football season: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commends the University of Missouri Tigers 

3 football team (referred to in this resolution as the 

4 ‘‘Tigers’’) on winning the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic; 

5 (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, 

6 and dedication of the players, coaches, management, 

7 and support staff of the Tigers; 

8 (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and fac9 ulty of the University of Missouri; and 

10 (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the 

11 Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu12 tion to— 

13 (A) the chancellor of the University of Mis14 souri, Mun Choi; 

15 (B) the director of athletics of the Univer16 sity of Missouri, Desiree Reed-Francois; and 

17 (C) the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah 

18 Drinkwitz. 

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