Bill · H.Res. 1487· House(119-HRES-1487)
Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
- Introduced
- 8/24/2026
- Last activity
- 8/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Wesley Bell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team. It highlights their undefeated regular season and their victory in the 1961 Orange Bowl. The text notes the team's leadership under head coach Dan Devine and their Big Eight Conference Championship. It also mentions specific standout players and the team's defensive dominance. Finally, the resolution intends to honor the players, coaches, staff, students, and supporters of the team.
Yes
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution provides formal recognition and honors for students involved in the historic 1960 football season.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Achievement: The resolution honors the players, coaches, staff, students, and supporters for their dedication and the team's success (Section 2). This provides formal recognition for the individuals involved in the team's historic season.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the text.
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+2
- 8/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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