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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 161 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 161

 Commending and congratulating the Baylor University Men's Basketball 
   Team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
               Division I men's basketball championship.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 15, 2021

    Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Cruz, and Mr. Paul) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Commending and congratulating the Baylor University Men's Basketball 
   Team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
               Division I men's basketball championship.

Whereas, on April 5, 2021, the men's basketball team of Baylor University won 
        its first National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's 
        basketball championship (referred to in this preamble as the ``national 
        championship'') by defeating Gonzaga University by a score of 86-70 and 
        completing the season with an impressive overall record of 28-2;
Whereas Head Coach Scott Drew fulfilled a promise he pledged to Baylor fans when 
        he first came to Baylor University in 2003 that he would help lead the 
        Bears to a national championship;
Whereas junior guard Jared Butler, named the Most Outstanding Player of the 
        Final Four, exhibited impressive skill and exemplary leadership by 
        leading the Bears through the NCAA Tournament, to the Final Four, and 
        ultimately the national championship;
Whereas all of the following players should be congratulated for their teamwork, 
        dedication, and display of impressive athletic talent: Flo Thamba, LJ 
        Cryer, Jordan Turner, Adam Flagler, Mark Vital, Jared Butler, Jackson 
        Moffatt, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Matthew Mayer, MaCio Teague, Zach 
        Loveday, Mark Peterson, Dain Dainja, and Davion Mitchell;
Whereas the Baylor Bears displayed impressive skill and poise facing off against 
        the Bulldogs of Gonzaga University, who had beaten the Bears in the 
        second round of the NCAA Tournament in the 2018-2019 season;
Whereas the men of Baylor University's 2020-2021 men's basketball team have 
        continuously pursued excellence not only in athletics, but in academics 
        as well, with multiple student-athletes earning spots on the first and 
        second Academic All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Teams;
Whereas the men's basketball team of Baylor University has embodied fortitude 
        and perseverance throughout this season, overcoming interruptions in 
        play, cancelled games, and other hurdles testing their resolve;
Whereas the accomplishments of the Baylor University men's basketball team's 
        2020-2021 season inspire strength, unity, and cooperation in the hearts 
        of Texans from all walks of life across the Lone Star State; and
Whereas the Baylor Bears are the pride of their loyal fans, current students, 
        alumni, and the State of Texas: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Bears of Baylor 
University on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
Division I men's basketball championship and completing a successful 
2020-2021 season.
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