This resolution congratulates the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning their seventh NCAA National Championship in 2025.
James Lankford
Senator
OK
This resolution officially congratulates the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship. The bill recognizes their dominant season, which secured the program's seventh national title and tied them for third all-time in NCAA history. It also celebrates the numerous individual All-America honors earned by the student-athletes, including Jordan Bowers' all-around national title.
Congress Gives Official Shout-Out to OU Women's Gymnastics for 2025 National Title
This resolution is a pure, official high-five from the Senate to the University of Oklahoma (OU) Women’s Gymnastics team for winning the 2025 NCAA Championship. It’s what policy wonks call a "congratulatory resolution," meaning it doesn't change any laws, spend any money, or regulate anything. It simply uses the power of the federal government’s platform to formally recognize an outstanding achievement in collegiate sports.
The resolution specifically notes that the OU Sooners, led by Coach K. J. Kindler, secured their seventh national title with a final score of 198.0125. For the sports fans keeping score, that score was built on some seriously dominant rotation numbers, including a 49.6125 on the beam and 49.5875 on the floor. It also points out that the team finished the season with an impressive 33-2 record and secured their 15th consecutive NCAA Regional Championship. Basically, this team was a powerhouse, and the Senate decided it deserved a formal acknowledgment.
Beyond the team success, the resolution makes sure to name-check the athletes who earned individual glory. It highlights that six Sooners earned a combined 15 All-America honors. For example, Jordan Bowers and Faith Torrez each snagged five All-America honors across all four events and the all-around competition. Bowers also took home the individual all-around national title. This section is important because it ensures the hard work of the individual student-athletes, not just the team's banner, is formally recorded in the legislative history.
So, what does this mean for you, the busy person? Absolutely nothing, unless you're a proud Sooner alum, a gymnastics fan, or one of the athletes being recognized. These types of resolutions are common and serve a ceremonial function: they boost morale, recognize excellence, and provide a nice public moment for the people being honored. It’s the legislative equivalent of putting a giant congratulatory banner on the front of City Hall—a feel-good moment that officially recognizes dedication and success.