IV 

111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1233 

Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team on winning 

the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

MARCH 25, 2010 

Mr. LOEBSACK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Education and Labor 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling 

team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National 

Wrestling Championships. 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling Head 

Coach Tom Brands was named the Big Ten Coach of the 

Year and led the team to its 23rd national title and his 

3rd straight national title, and led the team to its 34th 

Big Ten Conference title and his 3rd conference title; 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

was represented proudly by all 10 wrestlers at the NCAA 

Division I National Wrestling Championship, which included seniors Daniel Dennis, Brent Metcalf, Ryan 

Morningstar, Jay Borschel, Phillip Keddy, Chad Beatty, 

Dan Erekson, junior Jake Kerr, sophomore Montell Marion, and freshman Matt McDonough; 


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•HRES 1233 IH 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

was proudly represented by 3 NCAA Division I National 

Champions, which included Brent Metcalf, Jay Borschel, 

and Matt McDonough; 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

had a final team score of 134.5 to place them first in the 

NCAA Division I standings; 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

represented proudly by seniors Dan Erekson and Jay 

Borschel who won Big Ten titles at the Big Ten Championships; 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

was honored by having 8 all-Americans with Daniel Dennis, Brent Metcalf, Ryan Morningstar, Jay Borschel, 

Phillip Keddy, Dan Erekson, Montell Marion, and Matt 

McDonough being named; 

Whereas the current University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling 

team has continued the teams winning history which includes another undefeated regular season, 34 Big Ten 

Conference Championships, and 23 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships; 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team has 

a rich tradition and history of producing champions and 

outstanding collegiate athletes and coaches since the program began in 1911; 

Whereas former University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling Head 

Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist Dan Gable helped establish one of the most successful wrestling programs in 

the Nation and is commended for his past leadership and 

guidance; and 


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•HRES 1233 IH 

Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team 

have brought honor to themselves, the University of Iowa, 

the City of Iowa City, and the State of Iowa: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) commends the University of Iowa Hawkeyes 

3 wrestling team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division 

4 I National Wrestling Championship; and 

5 (2) congratulates the University of Iowa Hawk6 eyes wrestling team on winning their 23rd national 

7 title and finishing the season with a perfect 23–0 

8 overall record and a perfect 8–0 conference record 

9 ending the season on a 61-match winning streak. 

Æ 


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