Commemorates the University of Vermont men's soccer team, the Catamounts, for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2024 NCAA Division I national championship, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to key figures at the University of Vermont.
Peter Welch
Senator
VT
This resolution congratulates the University of Vermont men's soccer team, the Catamounts, on their first NCAA Division I national championship win in 2024. It celebrates their victory over Marshall University, key players, and the pride they brought to Vermont. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to the university's interim president, athletic director, and head coach.
UVM Men's Soccer Team Wins National Championship: Resolution Celebrates Historic Victory
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution formally congratulating the University of Vermont (UVM) men's soccer team, the Catamounts, for their first-ever NCAA Division I national championship win. The resolution celebrates their 2-1 victory over Marshall University on December 16, 2024, highlighting standout moments from the game. The resolution requests the Secretary of the Senate to share copies of the recognition with key UVM leaders, including the interim president, athletic director, and head coach.
Victory Strut
This resolution formally recognizes the Catamounts' championship win. It highlights key players, including Marcell Papp and Maximilian Kissel, and acknowledges the team's reputation for late-game excitement, earning them the nickname "Cardiac Cats." The resolution also celebrates the coaching and support staff.
What it Means for Vermont
The win is recognized as a significant point of pride for the entire state of Vermont. The text affirms Vermont's status as a "soccer State," underscoring the broader community impact of the team's success.
Sending Out the Good News
The resolution includes a straightforward directive: the Secretary of the Senate must send official copies of the resolution to UVM's Interim President Patricia A. Prelock, Director of Athletics Jeff Schulman, and Head Coach Rob Dow. This ensures that the university's leadership and the team's coach receive formal acknowledgment of the team's accomplishment directly from the Senate.