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The resolution provides symbolic national recognition and morale benefits for NDSU and its community but makes no policy or funding changes, representing a ceremonial use of congressional time.
Students, coaches, and athletic staff at North Dakota State University are publicly honored through a formal congressional recognition, which can boost morale and help with recruitment and retention.
Residents of North Dakota and the broader NDSU community receive official national recognition of the university's athletic achievement, providing community pride and visibility for the state and institution.
Members of the public receive no change in policy or funding because the resolution is purely ceremonial, and it uses congressional time without producing direct material benefits.
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Expresses congratulations and recognizes NDSU Bison football team and coach for winning the 2024 FCS championship and records the program’s accomplishments.
Official title: Congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
Introduced January 15, 2025 by John Hoeven · Last progress January 15, 2025
Expresses the Senate's congratulations and formal recognition of the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) title on January 6, 2025, defeating Montana State 35–32 in Frisco, Texas. The resolution highlights NDSU’s program achievements — bringing its total national football championships to 18, winning 10 of the last 14 FCS titles (2011–2024), a record since 2011 (186–21), a 39-game win streak (2017–2021), and credits head coach Tim Polasek, staff, student‑athletes, and fans — and characterizes the title as a point of pride for the university and the State of North Dakota.