[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 16 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 16
Honoring the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University from Bowling
Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I-AA Football Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 9, 2003
Mr. Bunning (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky University from Bowling
Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic
Association Division I-AA Football Championship.
Whereas on December 20, 2002, the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers from
Bowling Green, Kentucky, won the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA Collegiate
Football Championship;
Whereas this championship is Western Kentucky University's first NCAA Football
Championship since its football program began in 1913;
Whereas the Hilltoppers had an impressive and overall record of 12 wins and 3
losses, including 10 consecutive wins and winning the championship game;
Whereas the Hilltoppers showed tremendous dedication to each other, appreciation
to their fans, sportsmanship to their opponents, and respect for the
game of football throughout their 2002 season;
Whereas Western Kentucky University was represented with integrity and
principled leadership under the direction of its head coach Jack
Harbaugh, athletic director Dr. Wood Selig, and president Dr. Gary A.
Ransdell; and
Whereas on December 20, 2002, the 15th ranked Western Kentucky University
Hilltoppers faced the number 1 ranked McNeese State University Cowboys
for the 2002 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, and came away victorious by a score of 34 to 14: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate honors the Western Kentucky University
football team from Bowling Green, Kentucky, for winning the 2002 NCAA
Division I-AA Football Championship.
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