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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football team |
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reached the pinnacle of success by winning the NCAA Division III |
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national championship in Salem, Virginia, on December 16, 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Facing off against the University of Wisconsin |
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Oshkosh Titans in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the Crusaders |
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clinched their first national title in school history with a score |
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of 10-7; the triumph capped an undefeated season, in which UMHB's 15 |
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victories established new school and American Southwest Conference |
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records for single-season wins; and |
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WHEREAS, The Crusaders excelled throughout the season with a |
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true team effort, receiving valuable contributions from each member |
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of the roster; moreover, the squad was ably guided by head coach |
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Pete Fredenburg, who was deservedly named the 2016 Division III |
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National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches |
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Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Through hard work, exceptional skill, and fine |
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sportsmanship, the 2016 Crusaders team achieved a history-making |
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year that will long be remembered and celebrated by UMHB students, |
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alumni, and fans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the University of Mary |
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Hardin-Baylor football team on winning the 2016 NCAA Division III |
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national championship and extend to the team's players, coaches, |
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and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |