CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE March 20, 1997
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March 20, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE S2733 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Wuerffel should be commended for this Craig Dudley REPORT high honor. Dwight Edge It is also important to note that for Bart Edmiston Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I Jerome Evans ask unanimous consent the committees the first time since the NCAA has been McDonald Ferguson have between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. keeping records, two division I college Rod Frazier Wednesday, April 2, to file legislative football teams from the same State Tony George or executive reported legislation. have played each other for college foot- Rod Graddy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ball's national championship. Jacquez Green Buck Gurley objection, it is so ordered. I also want to take this moment to honor Coach Bobby Bowden and the Fred Hagberg f Florida State University football team Mike Harris Thomas Hewitt COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF for their outstanding season and for Ike Hilliard FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAM reaching the national championship Todd Holland game. While they didn't win the game, Al Jackson Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I the Seminoles and their fans should be Denise Stevens ask unanimous consent that the Sen- proud of their achievements and com- Tom Williams ate proceed to the immediate consider- mended for an outstanding season. Demetric Jackson ation of S. Res. 66 submitted earlier The State of Florida is indeed fortu- Terry Jackson Doug Johnson today by Senators MACK and GRAHAM. nate to be home to three of the finest The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Ryan Kalich college football teams in the Nation: Nafis Karim clerk will report. The University of Florida, Florida The legislative clerk read as follows: Jevon Kearse State University, and the University of Trey Killingsworth A resolution (S. Res. 66) commending the Miami. Together these three teams Erron Kinney University of Florida Football Team for win- combined have won six college football Sean Ladd ning the 1996 Division 1 Collegiate Football national championships. Demetrius Lewis National Championship. Anthone Lott But in 1996, the national football The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Eugene McCaslin championship was won by the Univer- Xavier McCray objection to the immediate consider- sity of Florida. Not only is this a spe- ation of the resolution? Reggie McGrew cial accomplishment that will long be Travis McGriff There being no objection, the Senate remembered by the coaches and play- Anthony Mitchell proceeded to consider the resolution. ers, but it is also a moment to savor Jeff Mitchell Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I rise for Gator fans. After 90 years of ups Dwayne Mobley Mike Moten today to introduce a resolution salut- and downs, great victories and frustra- ing the University of Florida football David Nabavi tion, the Fightin' Gators are finally Shawn Nunn team on winning the 1996 National the national champions of college foot- Football Championship. Daryl Owens ball. All the loyal sons and daughters Alonza Pendergrass As a proud alumnus of the University of the University of FloridaÐwherever Jason Perry of Florida, I join with all those who they may beÐjoin me today in con- Mike Peterson have worn the Orange and BlueÐboth gratulating Coach Steve Spurrier, his Zach Piller Dock Pollard on and off the fieldÐin honoring Coach staff, and the 1996 Fightin' Gator foot- Steve Spurrier, his staff and the foot- Alan Rhine ball team on winning the 1996 college Jamie Richardson ball team for this outstanding accom- football's national championship. plishment. Larry Richart Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Wyley Ritch From its humble beginnings in 1906 sent to print in the RECORD the names Willie Rodgers to the present, the University of Flor- of the Gator players, coaches, and staff Taras Ross ida's football program has had a rich along with their season record and the Johnny Rutledge and proud history. But 1996 will be for- final polls with the Florida Gators in Brian Schottenheimer Nick Schiralli ever known in the hearts and minds of the top position as the national cham- the Gator faithful as ``The Year of the Shea Showers pions. Teddy Sims Gator.'' There being no objection, the list was From the season opener in ``The Ian Skinner ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Robby Stevenson Swamp'' to the national championship follows: Deac Story title game in the Sugar Bowl, the Fred Taylor UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 1996 NATIONAL Gator faithful knew that with Steve Matt Teague FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Spurrier as their coach and Danny Dwayne Thomas Wuerffel as the team's quarterback, Players Kavin Walton field leader and spiritual leader, the Tremayne Allen Cedric Warren 1996 season would indeed be one to re- Reidel Anthony Fred Weary Ernie Badeaux member. Elijah Williams Tyrone Baker Scott Wise The 1996 football team compiled a James Bates Lawrence Wright record of 12 wins and 1 loss and Ronnie Battle Danny Wuerffel outscored their opponents 611 to 221 Tim Beauchamp Jon Xynidis points in winning its fourth consecu- Cheston Blackshear Correy Yarbrough tive SEC championship and its first- Noah Brindise Billy Young ever national football championship. Teako Brown Donnie Young For this achievement, the University Pat Browning Michael Younkins Scott Bryan of Florida was recognized by the Asso- Zac Zedalis Zuri Buchanan President: Dr. John Lombardi ciated Press and major college football Jayme Campbell coaches as the 1996 national cham- Cooper Carlisle Director of Athletics: Jeremy Foley pions. Derrick Chambers Coaching Staff This season will also be remembered Ed Chester Head Coach Steve Spurrier because for the first time in the his- Willie Cohens Rod Broadway tory of the Heisman Trophy, an award Mo Collins Jim Collins which is presented annually to college Collins Cooper Dwayne Dixon Keith Council Carl Franks football's most outstanding player, the Camerson Davis Lawson Holland winner played under a head coach who Reggie Davis Bob Sanders also had won the Heisman Trophy. Jason Dean Jimmy Ray Stephens Coach Steve Spurrier and Danny Ernie Dubose Bob Stoops S2734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE March 20, 1997 Barry Wilson 15. University of Washington least nine games in each season since Steve Spurrier, Jr. 16. Northwestern University his arrival. The 1996 Florida Gators Aubrey Hill 17. Kansas State University have the distinct honor of winning an Strength & Conditioning 18. University of Iowa unprecedented fourth consecutive 19. Syracuse University Jerry Schmidt 20. University of Michigan Southeastern Conference championship Rob Glass 21. University of Notre Dame and their fifth since Coach Spurrier's Patt Moorer 22. University of Wyoming arrival. Over the past seven seasons, Randy Popple 23. University of Texas Coach Spurrier and his talented staff of Support Staff 24. U.S. Military Academy (Army) assistants have posted a remarkable Norm Carlson 25. Auburn University record of 73 wins on the football field, Dr. Keith Carodine Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise and in the always tough, Southeastern Bud Fernandez today with my distinguished colleague Conference, the Gators have achieved a Dave Houts and fellow Florida Gator, Senator John Humenik remarkable record of 53 wins. During Dr. Pete Indelicato CONNIE MACK, to congratulate this his tenure, the Gators have lost ex- Jeff Kamis year's national champions and one of actly two games at Ben Hill Griffin Betty Ling the top football programs in the his- Stadium, an 80,000 seat fortress that Greg McGarity tory of the Southeastern Conference, Spurrier has dubbed ``the swamp.'' Chris Partick the University of Florida Gators. The It is clear that the University of Nancy Sain Gators clinched their first national Florida Gators have been winners on Tim Sain championship in football on January 2, the football field, but their winning Dr. Dick Shaara 1997 when they defeated the Florida Danny Sheldon doesn't stop there. Academically, the State University Seminoles in the Lou- Gators have excelled equally as well. Jamie Speronis isiana Superdome in New Orleans. This Mike Wasik They have achieved a tremendous grad- year's triumph is indeed special and uation rate for an NCAA Division I 1996 SCHEDULE came on the heels of a perfect nine win football program, and 16 members of August 31st .. Florida 55 SW Louisiana 21 season in the Southeastern Conference, this year's team were named to the September 7th Florida 62 Georgia Southern 14 which is, as my colleagues know, one of September Florida 29 Tennessee 29 Southeastern Conference's Academic 21st. the toughest leagues in college foot- Honor Roll. In addition to their awards September Florida 65 Kentucky 0 ball. 28th. for athletic achievement, Lawrence The Gators defeated the Florida October 5th ... Florida 42 Arkansas 7 Wright and Danny Wuerffel both re- October 12th Florida 56 Louisiana State 13 State football team by a score of 52±20 October 19th Florida 51 Auburn 10 ceived Scholar-Athlete Awards from November 2nd Florida 47 Georgia 7 in the Sugar Bowl on January 2nd. It November 9th Florida 28 Vanderbilt 21 was truly an impressive and memo- the College Football Association. November Florida 52 South Carolina 25 rable display of leadership, dedication Their achievements don't stop on the 16th. football field, however. The Gators November Florida 21 Florida State 24 and teamwork by a college football 30th. team. This historic victory by the have also been major contributors to 1996 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME the greater Gainesville community December 7th Florida 45 Alabama 30 Gators not only brought with it the team's first national championship, where they volunteer countless hours 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME in support of worthy causes like a lit- January 2nd .. Florida 52 Florida State 20 but the Gators also set an unprece- dented number of bowl records includ- eracy program, an international youth 1996 FINAL DIVISION 1 RANKINGS ing the largest margin of victory education program and support stu- dents with disabilities.