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S.Res. 786Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the College World Series winner.

Sponsored by Marsha BlackburnSen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Introduced July 31, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5657; text: CR S5687-5688)

July 31, 2024

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5657; text: CR S5687-5688)

July 31, 2024

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John Thune
Sen. John ThuneR-SD · Jul 31, 2024

Madam President, as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 31, 2024

III

118th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 786

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 31, 2024

Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Hagerty) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the College World Series winner.

Whereas the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (referred to in this preamble as the University of Tennessee) is located in the second congressional district of Tennessee;

Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball team finished the 2024 season with a record number of wins and earned the distinction of national champions for the first time in program history;

Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball team won the Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament titles;

Whereas the 2024 University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is the first Southeastern Conference baseball team in history to win 60 games;

Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball team set a record with 5 players recording 20 or more home runs during the 2024 season;

Whereas the University of Tennessee Volunteers defeated Texas A&M University by a score of 6 to 5 on Monday, June 25, to win the 2024 College World Series;

Whereas this victory is a testament to the dedication of the players, coaches, staff, and fans of the University of Tennessee Volunteers baseball program; and

Whereas this remarkable team has made the entire State of Tennessee deeply proud: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

congratulates and honors the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Volunteers baseball program for its incredible win in the 2024 College World Series and for winning the first baseball national title in program history;

(2)

recognizes the achievements, teamwork, and Volunteer spirit of the coaches, players, and staff of the University of Tennessee baseball team;

(3)

commends the fans and the entire State of Tennessee for their dedication and support; and

(4)

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

(A)

the Head Coach of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville baseball team, Tony Vitello;

(B)

the Chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Donde Plowman; and

(C)

the Director of Athletics of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Danny White.