Celebrates the North Dakota State University Bison football team's 2024 NCAA Division I FCS Championship victory, recognizing their achievement and the university's commitment to excellence.
John Hoeven
Senator
ND
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team on their 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title win, marking their 18th national football championship. It acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and staff, as well as the support from the university's leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and fans.
This resolution gives a big shout-out to the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team for their victory in the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title game. It marks their 18th national football championship, a pretty impressive feat.
The resolution specifically acknowledges the team's win in Frisco, Texas. It's not just about winning; it's about recognizing the "hard work and dedication" of everyone involved, from the players sweating it out on the field to the coaches calling the plays and the staff working behind the scenes. The resolution highlights a "tradition of excellence", that is being fostered.
It's not just the team that gets a nod. The resolution also congratulates NDSU President David Cook, Athletic Director Matt Larsen, and the university's faculty and staff. The idea here is that success on the field is linked to a broader environment that values both academics and athletics. Basically, it takes a whole university to build a championship-winning team.
Finally, the resolution recognizes the fans – the students, alumni, and everyone else who makes up "Bison Nation." Their support is acknowledged as a key part of the team's success. For NDSU students and alums, this is a moment of pride and recognition for their school and community. It's a way of saying that everyone who supports the team shares in this victory.