[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 524 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 524
Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 11, 2024
Mr. Schmitt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023
Goodyear 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 Goodyear
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 exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship during
the Cotton Bowl and throughout the 2023 season;
Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a record of 11 wins and 2
losses, defeating the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of
Arkansas Razorbacks, the University of Florida Gators, the University of
Tennessee Volunteers, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, the
University of Kentucky Wildcats, the Vanderbilt University Commodores,
the University of Memphis Tigers, the Kansas State University Wildcats,
the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, and the University
of South Dakota Coyotes;
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 outstanding leadership and strategy, contributing
significantly to the victories throughout the season that culminated
with the victory in the Cotton Bowl and Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded
the 2023 Southeastern Conference (referred to in this preamble as
``SEC'') Football Coach of the Year;
Whereas the entire student-athlete roster for the Tigers proved to be
instrumental in the victory in the Cotton Bowl, including Brady Cook,
Sam Horn, Jake Garcia, Cody Schrader, Nathaniel Peat, Jamal Roberts,
Tavorus Jones, Theo Wease, Jr., Marquis Johnson, Ja'Marion Wayne, Mookie
Cooper, Joshua Manning, Mekhi Miller, Tyler Stephens, Brett Norfleet,
Jordon Harris, Javon Foster, Marcellus Johnson, Xavier Delgado, Logan
Reichert, Connor Tollison, Bence Polgar, Drake Heismeyer, Cam'Ron
Johnson, Tristan Wilson, Armand Membou, Mitchell Walters, Darius
Robinson, Nyles Gaddy, Austin Firestone, Jayden Jernigan, Josh Landry,
Marquis Gracial, Realus George, Jr., Kristian Williams, Johnny Walker,
Jr., Joe Moore, DJ Wesolak, Chuck Hicks, Dameon Wilson, Ty'Ron Hopper,
Triston Newson, Daylan Carnell, Sidney Williams, Kris Abrams-Draine,
Marcus Clarke, Joseph Charleston, Tre'Vez Johnson, Phillip Roche, Jaylon
Carlies, Marvin Burks, Jr., Ennis Rakestraw, Jr., Dreyden Norwood,
Shamar McNeil, Luke Bauer, Riley Williams, Harrison Mevis, Blake Craig,
Brett Le Blanc, Trey Flint, Luther Burden III, Daniel Blood, Andrew
Serrano, Nick Quadrini, Jalen Marshall, Sam Williams, Ky Montgomery,
Ryan Hoerstkamp, Logan Muckey, Jack Meyer, Shawn Hendershot, Brandon
Solis, Curtis Peagler, Jack McGarry, Xavier Machado, MaKyi Lee, Jack
Kautz, Nate Norris, Tommy Reese, Jahkai Lang, Tyson Ellison, Ben
Straatmann, Isaac Thompson, Carmycah Glass, Caimin Hayes, Christopher
Kreh, Tucker Miller, Devyn Butler, Michael Cox, Boyton Cheney, Ricardo
Merriweather, Bryce Jackson, Serigne Tounkara, Nasir Pogue, Anthony
Favrow, Noah Flaskamp, Micah Manning, Nicholas Deloach, Jr., Will
Norris, Dylan Laible, Brayshawn Littlejohn, Tommy Lock, Brett Brown,
Demariyon ``Peanut'' Houston, and Chad Bailey;
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) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors;
(2) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and
(3) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America honors;
Whereas Cody Schrader, who finished the season with an impressive 1,627 rushing
yards and 14 touchdowns, was recognized for his outstanding
contributions to the success of the Tigers, receiving 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; and
Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated true passion and dedication in
supporting their team throughout the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football
season: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the University of Missouri Tigers football
team (referred to in this resolution as the ``Tigers'') on
winning the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic;
(2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and
dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support
staff of the Tigers;
(3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the
University of Missouri;
(4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of
Faurot Field and AT&T Stadium; and
(5) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the chancellor of the University of Missouri,
Mun Choi;
(B) the director of athletics of the University of
Missouri, Desiree Reed-Francois; and
(C) the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz.
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