S.Res. 287Senate108th Congress (2003-2005)Passed Congress

A resolution commending the Southern University and A&M College of Baton Rouge Jaguars for being the Sheridan Broadcasting National Black College Champions, the American Sports Wire National Black College Champions, and the MBC/BCSP National Black College Champions.

Introduced January 21, 2004

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S122-123; text as passed Senate: CR S122-123; text of measure as introduced: CR S121)

January 21, 2004

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S122-123; text as passed Senate: CR S122-123; text of measure as introduced: CR S121)

January 21, 2004

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Harry Reid
Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Jan 21, 2004

Madam President, I wanted to say, while my counterpart is on the floor, that we in the minority have appreciated the way Senators McConnell and Frist have handled legislation that has been on the…

Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Jan 21, 2004

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 287 introduced earlier today by Senators Landrieu and Breaux. Madam President, I ask…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 21, 2004
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[S. Res. 287 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 287

Commending the Southern University and A&M College of Baton Rouge
Jaguars for being the Sheridan Broadcasting National Black College
Champions, the American Sports Wire National Black College Champions,
and the MBC/BCSP National Black College Champions.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 21, 2004

Ms. Landrieu (for herself and Mr. Breaux) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Commending the Southern University and A&M College of Baton Rouge
Jaguars for being the Sheridan Broadcasting National Black College
Champions, the American Sports Wire National Black College Champions,
and the MBC/BCSP National Black College Champions.

Whereas the Jaguars, the football team of the Southern University and A&M
College of Baton Rouge, finished the 2003 season with 12 wins and was
voted number 1 in the final Sheridan Broadcasting National Black College
Football Poll for the second time under Head Coach Pete Richardson;
Whereas the Jaguars won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship,
defeating Alabama State by a score of 20-9 at Legion Field in
Birmingham, Alabama on December 13, 2003;
Whereas the Jaguars won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division
Championship, defeating Grambling State University by a score of 44-41
in the 30th Annual Bayou Classic in the Louisiana Superdome on November
29, 2003;
Whereas 4 Jaguar players were selected to the Sheridan Broadcasting National
Black College All-American Team: Quincy Richard, Arnold Sims, Miniya
Smith, and Lenny Williams;
Whereas Jaguar quarterback Quincy Richard was named the Sheridan Broadcasting
National/Doug Williams Offensive Player of the Year and finished with
3,270 yards passing and 31 touchdowns;
Whereas the Jaguar Head Coach Pete Richardson was named Sheridan Broadcasting
National Sports Coach of the Year; and
Whereas the Jaguars accounted for 5,486 total yards on offense and 63
touchdowns: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the Jaguars for winning the Sheridan
Broadcasting National Black College Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players,
coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in helping the
Jaguars during the 2003 season and invites them to the United
States Capitol Building to be honored; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to make available
enrolled copies of this resolution to the Southern University
and A&M College of Baton Rouge for appropriate display and to
transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to each coach and
member of the 2003 Jaguars.
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