A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl. | ChamberLight
Bills · SRES 85
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 85MississippiSchool athletics
A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
INTRO FEB 19· LAST ACTION FEB 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill doesn't change any laws, allocate money, or create new government programs, so it doesn't directly impact the daily lives of most voters. However, it matters because it represents a public acknowledgment by the U.S. Senate of the hard work, dedication, and success of a college football team, particularly one from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
This resolution brings positive attention and recognition to Jackson State University and HBCUs, celebrating their athletic and academic contributions. If this resolution didn't pass, the team's victory would still stand, but they would not receive this specific, formal congratulation from the nation's Senate.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Senate formally congratulates Jackson State University's football team, its coaches, and the entire university community for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
This is the core purpose of the resolution, providing official government recognition for their significant athletic achievement.
PROVISION 02
The resolution details the team's successful season, including their 12-2 record, their 28-7 victory in the Celebration Bowl, and individual awards for players and the head coach.
It provides specific achievements that substantiate the congratulations and highlights the team's excellence.
PROVISION 03
It recognizes Jackson State University for its overall excellence as an institution of higher education.
This broadens the commendation beyond just athletics to acknowledge the university's academic standing.
PROVISION 04
The resolution requests that official copies be transmitted to the president, athletic director, and head coach of Jackson State University.
This ensures the formal recognition reaches the primary recipients directly.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
FEB 19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)
This bill doesn't change any laws, allocate money, or create new government programs, so it doesn't directly impact the daily lives of most voters. However, it matters because it represents a public acknowledgment by the U.S. Senate of the hard work, dedication, and success of a college football team, particularly one from a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
This resolution brings positive attention and recognition to Jackson State University and HBCUs, celebrating their athletic and academic contributions. If this resolution didn't pass, the team's victory would still stand, but they would not receive this specific, formal congratulation from the nation's Senate.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Senate formally congratulates Jackson State University's football team, its coaches, and the entire university community for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
This is the core purpose of the resolution, providing official government recognition for their significant athletic achievement.
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The resolution details the team's successful season, including their 12-2 record, their 28-7 victory in the Celebration Bowl, and individual awards for players and the head coach.
It provides specific achievements that substantiate the congratulations and highlights the team's excellence.
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It recognizes Jackson State University for its overall excellence as an institution of higher education.
This broadens the commendation beyond just athletics to acknowledge the university's academic standing.
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The resolution requests that official copies be transmitted to the president, athletic director, and head coach of Jackson State University.
This ensures the formal recognition reaches the primary recipients directly.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed to by a legislative body, but which does not become a law or policy.
Celebration Bowl
An annual postseason college football game that features the champions of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the Southwestern Athletic Conference, often considered the national championship for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans.
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)
An athletic conference primarily composed of Historically Black Colleges and Universities located in the Southwestern United States.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
An athletic conference primarily composed of Historically Black Colleges and Universities located in the Mid-Eastern United States.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
FEB 19, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 19, 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
FEB 19, 25
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)