IV
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 905
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 19, 2007
Mr. Kingston (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
RESOLUTION
Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.
Whereas on Saturday, December 15, 2007, the Valdosta State Blazers defeated Northwest Missouri State 25 to 20 with a fourth quarter comeback;
Whereas Valdosta State became the eighth school to win more than one Division II Championship;
Whereas Michael Terry’s one-yard game-winning touchdown run with 22 seconds left was the third latest game-winning score in regulation play in the 35-year Division II Championship history;
Whereas the Valdosta State Blazers hold a 13 and 1 season record;
Whereas the Valdosta State won the Division II championship in 2004, making this the second Division II championships in the last 4 years for the Blazers;
Whereas the Blazers’ head coach, David Dean, became the second first-year head coach to lead his squad to the Division II Championship;
Whereas the Valdosta State Blazers play with tremendous heart, talent, and sportsmanship; and
Whereas Valdosta State University continues to build its football legacy along with engaging academics: Now, therefore, be it
That the United States House of Representatives commends the Valdosta State University Blazers for winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.