- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: August 7, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SENATE RESOLUTION 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
Mr. McCORMICK (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
S. Res. 847
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.