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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 847 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 847
Commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 8 (legislative day, August 7), 2026
Mr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.
Whereas the sport of wrestling has an enduring positive impact on the lives of wrestlers, fostering values such as perseverance, discipline, courage, responsibility, and respect; Whereas Pennsylvania State University has long exemplified greatness in the sport of wrestling; Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team won the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (in this preamble, referred to as the "NCAA") Division I National Championship, which is their fifth consecutive championship; Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team has won 13 NCAA Division I National Championships since 2011; Whereas every member of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team contributed to the successful 2026 championship season; and Whereas the coaches and staff of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team played a vital role in their success during the 2026 season: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) congratulates the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship; (2) recognizes the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team who contributed to this extraordinary achievement; and (3) commends the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for continuing the tradition of excellence and leadership in collegiate wrestling.