Bill · S.Res. 27· Senate(119-SRES-27)
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S196; text: CR S186-187)
- Sponsored by
- John Hoeven
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS title. The team won the championship game in Frisco, Texas, against the Montana State University Bobcats with a score of 35-32. The resolution highlights that this is the team's 18th national football championship. It also recognizes head coach Tim Polasek and his staff for leading the team to victory in his first year. Finally, the Senate seeks to recognize the university's leadership, faculty, staff, and the support of Bison Nation.
Yes
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the achievements of student-athletes in higher education.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the hard work and success of the university's students.
Does this make college cost less?+1
The resolution honors the excellence of the university's academic and athletic environment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Student-Athletes, Coaches, and Staff: The resolution commends these individuals for their tireless work, dedication, and for fostering a tradition of excellence (Section 2).
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Recognition of University Leadership and Staff: The Senate congratulates President David Cook, Athletic Director Matt Larsen, and the faculty and staff for creating an environment that emphasizes excellence in both academics and athletics (Section 3).
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Acknowledgment of Supporters: The resolution recognizes the students, alumni, and fans of Bison Nation for their support during the team's successful quest (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 1/15/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S196; text: CR S186-187)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota