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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 361 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 361

Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for 
    winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 31, 2012

   Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Sessions) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for 
    winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

Whereas the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team won the 2012 
        Allstate Bowl Championship Series (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``BCS'') National Championship Game, defeating Louisiana State 
        University by a score of 21-0 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New 
        Orleans on January 9, 2012;
Whereas this victory marks the second BCS title in the last 3 years and the 14th 
        national championship in college football for the University of Alabama;
Whereas the victory by the University of Alabama was the first shutout in any 
        BCS bowl game since the system was created in 1998 and the first shutout 
        in the championship game since the 1992 Orange Bowl;
Whereas the 2012 BCS National Championship Game was the 59th postseason bowl 
        appearance and the 33rd bowl victory for the University of Alabama, both 
        of which extend existing NCAA records for the University of Alabama;
Whereas the victory by the University of Alabama marks the sixth consecutive BCS 
        national championship for the Southeastern Conference and the third 
        consecutive BCS national championship for the State of Alabama;
Whereas the University of Alabama gained 384 yards of total offense in the BCS 
        National Championship Game, while holding the offense of Louisiana State 
        University to 5 first downs and 92 total yards, the second lowest yards 
        of total offense in BCS history;
Whereas A.J. McCarron completed 23 of 34 passes for a total of 234 yards without 
        a turnover and was named offensive player of the game;
Whereas senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw recorded 7 tackles, including 1 sack, 
        and was named defensive player of the game;
Whereas Trent Richardson, winner of the Doak Walker Award, finished with 20 
        carries for 96 yards and 107 all-purpose yards and scored the only 
        touchdown of the game;
Whereas Jeremy Shelley successfully completed 5 field goal attempts, setting a 
        BCS National Championship Game record and tying an NCAA bowl record;
Whereas in 2011, the defense of the University of Alabama led the nation in 
        rushing defense, passing defense, scoring defense, and total defense;
Whereas 4 members of the Crimson Tide football team were recognized as first-
        team All Americans by the Associated Press;
Whereas the 2011 Crimson Tide senior class compiled a 48-6 record, tying a 
        Southeastern Conference record for class victories;
Whereas the leadership of head coach Nick Saban, whose dedication and commitment 
        to excellence instilled in his players a sense of integrity, pride, 
        sportsmanship, and perseverance, inspired both his team throughout the 
        season and the Tuscaloosa community following the devastating losses in 
        the April tornadoes;
Whereas President Robert Witt and Athletic Director Mal Moore have brought 
        tremendous academic success and national recognition to the University 
        of Alabama athletic department and the entire university; and
Whereas the players, coaches, and support staff of the University of Alabama 
        football team showed tremendous determination throughout the season and 
        brought great honor to the University of Alabama and the State of 
        Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the University of Alabama for winning the 2011 
        Bowl Championship Series National Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and staff whose hard work, dedication, and persistence 
        helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship; and
            (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an 
        official copy of this resolution for presentation to--
                    (A) the President of the University of Alabama, Dr. 
                Robert Witt;
                    (B) the Athletic Director of the University of 
                Alabama, Mal Moore; and
                    (C) the Head Coach of the University of Alabama 
                Crimson Tide football team, Nick Saban.
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