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S.Res. 15Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

A resolution commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Sponsored by Lindsey GrahamSen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Introduced January 10, 2019

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The Senate adopted a resolution that praises the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. The resolution highlights the team's historic 15‑0 season, key player performances, and the pride it brought to South Carolina. It serves as an official commendation from the Senate to the university and its football program.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate formally commends Clemson for winning the 2019 national championship.
  • It recognizes the on‑field and off‑field achievements of the players, coaches, and staff.
  • The Senate requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be sent to Clemson University President James P. Clements and head coach Dabo Swinney.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S146; text: CR S145)

January 10, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S146; text: CR S145)

January 10, 2019

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Jan 10, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 15, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 10, 2019

III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 15

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 10, 2019

Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Whereas, on Monday, January 7, 2019, the Clemson University Tigers football team won the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship (in this preamble referred to as the championship game) by defeating the University of Alabama by a score of 44 to 16 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California;

Whereas the Tigers finished the championship game with 482 yards of total offense on 63 plays;

Whereas the victory by the Tigers in the championship game—

(1)

made Clemson the first Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)-level team to finish a season 15–0 since the University of Pennsylvania in 1897; and

(2)

marked the second time in 3 years that Clemson won a National Championship game;

Whereas the head coach of Clemson, Dabo Swinney, has been an outstanding role model to the Clemson players and the Clemson community;

Whereas Trevor Lawrence, the first true freshman starter to win a national title since 1985, gave an outstanding performance by throwing for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns;

Whereas Travis Etienne had 14 carries for 86 yards including 2 rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown;

Whereas the Clemson University football team displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the 2018 collegiate football season in achieving the highest honor in college football; and

Whereas the Tigers have brought pride and honor to the State of South Carolina: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship;

(2)

recognizes the on-field and off-field achievements of the players, coaches, and staff of the Clemson football team; and

(3)

respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—

(A)

the President of Clemson University, James P. Clements; and

(B)

the head coach of the Clemson University football team, Dabo Swinney.