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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1007 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1007

Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship 
                   Series National Championship Game.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 13, 2010

    Mr. Bachus (for himself, Mr. Davis of Alabama, Mr. Bonner, Mr. 
    Griffith, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Bright, and Mr. Rogers of Alabama) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                         on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship 
                   Series National Championship Game.

Whereas, on January 7, 2010, the University of Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the 
        University of Texas Longhorns, 37-21, in the Bowl Championship Series 
        (BCS) National Championship Game in Pasadena, California;
Whereas the University of Alabama located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has become one 
        of the premier athletic and academic institutions in the country;
Whereas the University of Alabama has been the Southeastern Conference (SEC) 
        Football Champion a record-setting 22 times;
Whereas the University of Alabama has made an NCAA-record 57 bowl appearances;
Whereas the Crimson Tide players won many individual accomplishments throughout 
        the season including, Mark Ingram as the first player from the 
        University of Alabama to win the Heisman Trophy, Rolando McClain as the 
        Butkus Award Winner, and 6 players selected as Associated Press First 
        Team All Americans;
Whereas Mark Ingram rushed for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns to be named the 
        Offensive Most Valuable Player of the BCS National Championship Game;
Whereas Marcell Dareus returned an interception for a touchdown and was named 
        the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the BCS National Championship 
        Game;
Whereas the Crimson Tide defense held the University of Texas to 276 offensive 
        yards and forced 5 turnovers during the BCS National Championship Game;
Whereas Nick Saban in his third year as head coach led the University of Alabama 
        to its first National Championship since 1992; and
Whereas residents of Alabama and Crimson Tide fans worldwide are to be commended 
        for their longstanding support, perseverance, and pride in the team: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl 
        Championship Series National Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, and support staff who were instrumental in the 
        victory; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Alabama 
        President Dr. Robert E. Witt and head coach Nick Saban for 
        appropriate display.
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