Sponsor
Wesley Bell
Representative · D-MO
The resolution offers symbolic public recognition that boosts Missouri school pride and alumni engagement but delivers no substantive policy or resource changes.
Missouri students, alumni, and fans are publicly honored for the 1960 team's achievements, reinforcing school pride and alumni engagement.
No substantive policy, funding, or programmatic benefits—the measure is purely symbolic and does not address broader needs or issues.
Based on analysis of 1 section of legislative text.
Formally honors the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team, coach, key players, season achievements, and legacy.
Representative · D-MO
Official title: Recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
Introduced August 24, 2026 by Wesley Bell · Last progress August 24, 2026
Honors the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers football team for completing an undefeated regular season (10–0) and finishing 11–0 after the 1961 Orange Bowl victory over the U.S. Naval Academy. The resolution recognizes the team's Big Eight championship, dominant defense, key victories over major opponents, coach Dan Devine, standout players, and the team's lasting legacy and claim to a national championship. The measure is purely commemorative: it lists findings about the season, individual honors and contributions, and affirms the team's historical significance. It does not create programs, spend money, change law, or impose requirements on other parties.