H11748 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 26, 2009 trials in track and captured the Big lence. It is a member of the Big Sky In the Big Sky Conference in 2009 it Sky Conference championship. The Conference, where last year it won the won the Presidents’ Cup, which recog- WSU Wind Ensemble was invited to the titles in the conference in both foot- nizes not only accomplishments on the Los Angeles International Band and ball, basketball and, I believe, women’s field of athletic endeavor but also in Orchestra Festival, and WSU theater soccer. At the same time, it is still the field of classroom work. This was students were selected to perform at ranked number 14 in its division in the fourth time in 7 years it received the renowned Kennedy Center right football this particular year. that particular honor. here in Washington, D.C. It also has one of the State’s largest I am very proud of Weber State Uni- In addition to its esteemed academic nursing programs, the State’s only versity, in the top of Utah. I am proud and cultural reputation, Weber State dental hygiene program, the State’s what it does for students that I used to University is known for its commit- only police academy. Its proximity to teach, what it does for the community, ment to civic engagement and commu- Hill Air Force Base makes it a premier the standards that it sets as a standard nity service. The campus’ Community educational institution, not only for of excellence in education, as well as Involvement Center seeks to engage those continuing its education, for what it does to add to community life students by providing opportunities of those who are working at Hill Air for all of us who actually live in north- academic learning and community Force Base, but also for the servicemen ern Utah. service. The center coordinates with who attend there and participate in I am appreciative of having this reso- community agencies and runs the part of their program. lution here. I am appreciative of the Indeed, the theatrical production AmeriCorps Education Award Pro- recognition that the gentleman from that the gentleman from Puerto Rico gram. Puerto Rico has given to this par- mentioned that was held here at the I congratulate Weber State Univer- ticular institution. Kennedy Center was a student produc- sity on 120 years of service and leader- Mr. Speaker, if I could inquire if the tion of Macbeth, which I had the oppor- ship and look forward to what the com- gentleman from Puerto Rico has any tunity of watching—one of those light- ing years have for this accomplished other speakers. hearted musical comedies coming at institution. Mr. PIERLUISI. I don’t, Mr. Speaker. the end of a long day—but it was a I thank the gentleman from Utah Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I don’t have spectacular production of which those (Mr. BISHOP) for bringing forth this res- any other speakers. students at Weber State University olution to this floor and ask my col- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance should be proud. leagues to join Mr. BISHOP and me in Like every institution that takes of my time. supporting this resolution. place, it is a community asset. It pro- Mr. PIERLUISI. I ask that my col- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of vides educational excellence for the leagues support the resolution cele- my time. people in that area, provides economic brating the 120th anniversary of Weber Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I incentives for the people of that par- State University. yield myself as much time as I may ticular area, it is a source of commu- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance consume. nity enlightenment and activities of my time. I also thank the gentleman from through its academic and art pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Puerto Rico for the kind words he said grams. With all of us, there is always question is on the motion offered by about one of the premier institutions some kind of interface that goes along the gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. in the top of Utah, which is Weber with it. PIERLUISI) that the House suspend the State University. One time, the president of Weber rules and agree to the resolution, H. Today I rise in support of House Res- State University—at that time it was Res. 854. olution 854, recognizing Weber State Weber State College—was Joseph The question was taken. University on the 120th anniversary of Bishop, who I wish I could claim was a The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the founding of that institution. It relative because he was intelligent, but opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being started, obviously, as a religious stake I can’t. During its great growth spurt, in the affirmative, the ayes have it. academy, the Weber Academy, in 1889. right after World War II, Weber State Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, on that Then it has had several changes, going was led by Dr. Miller, an excellent I demand the yeas and nays. into, first of all, a 2-year college as president who I feel very close to be- The yeas and nays were ordered. Weber College, then a 4-year institu- cause I was able to mow his mother’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion, Weber State College, and then lawn because she was a neighbor of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the eventually as Weber State University. mine in Kaysville. Chair’s prior announcement, further The first president or principal of At the same time, my father-in-law proceedings on this motion will be that Weber Academy was Louis played football at Weber State. My postponed. Moench, who was a German immigrant, wife graduated from Weber State. Per- f a great educator as well as adminis- haps one of our greatest acknowledged MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT trator and truly a Renaissance man, alumna from Weber State is a Member because he is also the author of one of of the House of Representatives today. A message in writing from the Presi- my favorite religious hymns. Representative LYNN JENKINS from dent of the United States was commu- The second principal was David O. Kansas is a graduate of Weber State, nicated to the House by Ms. Wanda McKay, who went on to become the which I didn’t know until today. Now I Evans, one of his secretaries. president of The Church of Jesus Christ know who to hit up for in the future. f of Latter-day Saints and one of the I have a daughter that wants to at- CONGRATULATING THE IOWA most revered religious figures in the tend the dental program at Weber HAWKEYES WRESTLING TEAM Nation in his time. State, a daughter-in-law that wants to The present president, President Mil- go to the nursing program at Weber Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I move ner, is the first female president of a 4- State. We have very close ties to this to suspend the rules and agree to the year college or university in the State particular institution. It’s an institu- resolution (H. Res. 368) congratulating of Utah, and she does a magnificent job tion that has received many honors. It the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wres- in leading the 23,000 students that com- is the recipient of the President’s High- tling team on winning the 2009 NCAA prise the campus in Ogden, as well as er Education Community Service Division I National Wrestling Cham- 3,500 students in the satellite campus Honor Roll for the third consecutive pionships, as amended. in Davis County, as well as outreach year, was listed in Forbes magazine, The Clerk read the title of the resolu- programs that take place in Box Elder, ranked 43rd among public colleges, se- tion. Morgan, Davis and other counties lected to host the Council on Under- The text of the resolution is as fol- throughout the State of Utah. graduate Research in 2010 and the Na- lows: This is an institution which has set tional Conferences on Undergraduate H. RES. 368 its goal on education excellence—does Research in 2012, numerous faculty Whereas the University of Iowa Hawkeyes this well—as well as competitive excel- teaching excellence awards. wrestling team Head Coach Tom Brands was

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Pursu- and has produced a rich history of represented proudly by 9 NCAA Division I ant to the rule, the gentleman from National Wrestling Championship qualifiers, champions with 33 Big Ten conference including Chad Beatty, Jay Borschel, Daniel Puerto Rico (Mr. PIERLUISI) and the championships and 22 NCAA Division I Dennis, Dan Erekson, Charlie Falck, Phillip gentleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) national championships. Keddy, Brent Metcalf, Ryan Morningstar, each will control 20 minutes. Winning the national championship, and Alex Tsirtsis; The Chair recognizes the gentleman finishing the season with a 24–0 overall Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was from Puerto Rico. record and winning the Big Ten Con- also represented proudly by NCAA Division I GENERAL LEAVE ference championship for the 33rd time National Wrestling Championship finalist Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I re- has brought national acclaim to the Brent Metcalf, who also won his second University of Iowa. I know the fans of straight Big Ten title and earned Out- quest 5 legislative days during which standing Wrestler honors at the Big Ten Members may revise and extend and in- the university will revel in this accom- Championships; sert extraneous material on House Res- plishment as they look forward to the Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was olution 368 into the RECORD. 2010 season. also represented proudly by Dan Erekson, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Con- who won his first Big Ten title at the Big objection to the request of the gen- gressman LOEBSACK for bringing this Ten Championships; tleman from Puerto Rico? resolution forward. Once again, I con- Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team was There was no objection. gratulate the University of Iowa for honored by having 5 All-Americans with Mr. PIERLUISI. I yield myself such their success. Daniel Dennis, Dan Erekson, Phillip Keddy, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Brent Metcalf, and Ryan Morningstar being time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- my time. named; Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team had gratulate the University of Iowa Hawk- a final team score of 96.5 to place them 1st in eyes wrestling team for their victory in yield myself such time as I may con- the NCAA Division I standings; the 2009 NCAA Division I National sume. Once again, the gentleman from Whereas the hard work and dedication of Wrestling Championship tournament. Puerto Rico, I appreciate you bringing the Hawkeyes wrestling team’s Brodie Am- On March 21, the college wrestling this resolution to the floor and rise brose, Mark Ballweg, Matt Ballweg, Chad fans were treated to an exceptional Beatty, Jay Borschel, Jeret Chiri, Derek today to support House Resolution 368 wrestling match as the University of Coorough, Colby Covington, Daniel Dennis, to congratulate the University of Iowa Iowa won its 22nd national team title Dan Erekson, Michael Fahrer, Charlie Falck, Hawkeyes on winning the 2009 NCAA with a final team score of 96.5 points, Grant Gambrall, Stew Gillmor, Tyler Halver- Division I National Wrestling Cham- son, Aaron Janssen, Jordan Johnson, Phillip edging runner-up Ohio State Univer- pionship. This is, indeed, an honor for Keddy, Jake Kerr, Nick Kolegraff, Brooks sity by only 4.5 points. all those who are working in that sys- Kopsa, J.J. Krutsinger, Ryan Kurovski, Dan That was the closest margin of vic- tem, for all those who are associated LeClere, Nick LeClere, T.H. Leet, Rick tory since Iowa won the 1999 team title with the University of Iowa, as well as Loera, Luke Lofthouse, Montell Marion, by 2 points and only the second time in Weston Marling, Matt McDonough, Brent the residents of the State of Iowa. Metcalf, Joe Moore, Nate Moore, Ryan school history that the Hawkeyes won The University of Iowa was founded Morningstar, Blake Rasing, Ethan Sebert, the NCAA title without an individual in 1847 as Iowa’s first public institution Joe Slaton, Alex Tsirtsis, Head Coach Tom champion. of higher learning and, since that time, Brands, Assistant Coach Terry Brands, As- The Iowa Hawkeyes put together a has gained international recognition sistant Coach Doug Schwab, Strength and remarkable season. The wrestling team for its academic, artistic and scientific Conditioning Coach Jared Frayer, Volunteer was represented proudly at the NCAA Assistant Coach Mike Zadick, and Adminis- accomplishments as a public univer- national championship match with sity. It established the first law school trative Assistant Luke Eustice all contrib- nine championship qualifiers. Brent uted to an outstanding season culminating and was the first U.S. public university in the 2009 national title; Metcalf, a junior, won his second to admit men and women on an equal Whereas the current Hawkeyes wrestling straight Big Ten title and earned Out- basis. The University of Iowa’s aca- team has continued the team’s winning his- standing Wrestler honors. Dan demic and athletic accomplishments tory, which includes 33 Big Ten Conference Erekson, a junior, won his first Big Ten have earned the University of Iowa Championships and 22 NCAA Division I Na- title of the Big Ten championships. In Hawkeyes an international reputation tional Wrestling Championships; total, the 2009 team produced 15 All- for excellence. Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team set Americans and 19 All-Academic Big This last school year, in 2009, the uni- the national collegiate dual meet attendance Ten athletes. record of 15,955 when it hosted Iowa State versity’s reputation was furthered by December 6, 2008, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena The Hawkeyes wrestling team is a the accomplishments of this wrestling and led the Nation with an average home premier program. The extraordinary team. The University of Iowa wrestling dual meet attendance figure of 8,008 for the achievement of this season is a tribute team began in 1911 and has recently 2008–09 season; to the skill and dedication of the many been named one of the top sports dy- Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team has wrestlers, coaches, students, alumni, nasties of the 20th century by Sports a rich tradition and history of producing families and fans that have helped to Illustrated. champions and outstanding collegiate ath- make the University of Iowa a wres- Since its founding, the Hawkeye letes and coaches since the program began in tling powerhouse. wrestling team has won 22 national 1911; I want to extend my congratulations Whereas former Hawkeyes wrestling Head championships, as was mentioned by Coach and Olympic Gold Medalist, Dan to Coach Tom Brands, who returned to the gentleman from Puerto Rico. The Gable, helped establish one of the most suc- his alma mater and led the team to a Hawkeyes competed in the first Big cessful wrestling programs in the Nation and perfect 24–0 overall record, an 8–0 Ten meet clear back in 1926, won their is commended for his past leadership and record in Big Ten dual matches, and a first NCAA title in 1975. They won a guidance; and national championship in just his third streak of nine consecutive NCAA team Whereas the Hawkeyes wrestling team has season as a head coach. Impressive championships from 1978 to 1986. In the brought honor to the team, the University of feats such as these are why Coach 23 wrestling seasons since that time, Iowa, the City of Iowa City, and the State of Brands was named the 2009 Coach of Iowa: Now, therefore, be it the Hawkeyes have claimed 11 national the Year by the Big Ten conference. championships. The University of Iowa Resolved, That the House of Representa- Congratulations are also in order for tives— Hawkeye wrestling team undoubtedly (1) commends the University of Iowa assistant coaches Terry Brands, Doug has a long and rich history of excel- Hawkeyes wrestling team for winning the Schwab and Mike Zadick; strength and lence. 2009 NCAA Division I National Wrestling conditioning coach, Jared Frayer; and At the head of the outstanding team Championship; and administrative assistant, Luke sits Head Coach Tom Brands, who was

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He started as head coach with the lows: I congratulate John Desko on his University of Iowa’s wrestling team in H. RES. 562 fourth national title as coach of the 2006 and has been leading the team to Orange. In his 11 years as head coach at excellence since then. The 2009 wres- Whereas, on May 25, 2009, the Syracuse University Orange defeated the Cornell Big Syracuse, he has led the Orange to tling season marked the Hawkeye Red 10–9 in overtime, in the finals of the Na- seven NCAA final appearances and nine wrestling team’s most recent series of tional Collegiate Athletic Association Final Fours. Coach Desko serves as a achievements. After a successful sea- (NCAA) Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- wonderful mentor to his players both son, the Hawkeye team was proud to nament in Foxboro, Massachusetts; on and off the field. have nine of their athletes qualify for Whereas the Orange now hold 11 men’s la- I want to recognize the Syracuse Or- the Division I championships, and with crosse national titles, the most in NCAA His- ange for their incredible season, char- a final score of 96.5, the Hawkeyes were tory; acterized by tenacity, talent, and lead- in first place as the national cham- Whereas Orange head coach John Desko ership. I am certain that this team will won his fifth NCAA title; pions. Whereas the Orange players, coaches, and carry this momentum into next season. I am honored to stand in this House staff are excellent representatives of Syra- Mr. Speaker, once again, I congratu- today to congratulate and recognize cuse University; late Syracuse University men’s la- the significant achievements of the Whereas the Orange showed tremendous crosse team on their 2009 Division I players, coaches, and students whose spirit in the championship game, coming NCAA championship title. dedication and hard work have led to back from what appeared to be an insur- I reserve the balance of my time. the success of the University of Iowa mountable three-goal deficit with less than Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Hawkeye wrestling program, as well as four minutes to go, only to win the game in myself such time as I may consume the 2009 Division I National Wrestling overtime; and Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Whereas the residents of Syracuse and fans of House Resolution 562, congratu- Championship. are to be congratulated for their support, As usual, there is always some kind lating Syracuse University for winning dedication, and pride in the team: Now, the National Collegiate Athletic Asso- of personal tie that comes to these therefore, be it types of resolutions. Again, I have peo- Resolved, That the House of Representa- ciation Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- ple I have known from Utah who have tives congratulates Syracuse University for nament. specifically gone to this school, to this winning the National Collegiate Athletic As- It is estimated that lacrosse may program, not just for the quality of the sociation Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tour- have developed as early as the 12th cen- wrestling program it has, but for the nament. tury. It originated among Native quality of the education the institution The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- American tribes in North America. In provides. The State of Iowa should in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from 1637, the game was first named la- crosse. The game underwent many deed be very proud of this particular Puerto Rico (Mr. PIERLUISI) and the modernizations during the 19th cen- institution. gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. I ask my colleagues to support this BIGGERT) each will control 20 minutes. tury, and the first intercollegiate la- resolution. The Chair recognizes the gentleman crosse game was played in 1877. By the Mr. Speaker, I have no other speak- from Puerto Rico. early 1900s, students across North America were participating in the ers for this particular resolution, and I GENERAL LEAVE sport in high schools, colleges, and uni- yield back the balance of my time. Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I re- Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I ask versities. quest 5 legislative days during which Syracuse University was founded in my colleagues to support the resolu- Members may revise and extend and in- tion congratulating the University of 1870. Today, the university serves over sert extraneous material on House Res- 19,000 full- and part-time under- Iowa Hawkeye’s wrestling team for olution 562 into the RECORD. their victory in the 2009 NCAA Division graduate and graduate students. Syra- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there cuse University offers degrees in over I National Wrestling Championship objection to the request of the gen- tournament. 20 majors from 10 different schools and tleman from Puerto Rico? colleges. Syracuse Orange has 12 wom- I yield back the balance of my time. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The en’s intercollegiate athletic teams and Mr. PIERLUISI. I yield myself such question is on the motion offered by 8 men’s intercollegiate athletic teams. time as I may consume. the gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. SU has 27 team national champion- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- PIERLUISI) that the House suspend the ships, including 11 men’s lacrosse gratulate the Syracuse University rules and agree to the resolution, H. NCAA national championships. Syra- men’s lacrosse team for their victory Res. 368, as amended. cuse University’s men’s lacrosse team in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic The question was taken. added an 11th NCAA championship to The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Association Division I Men’s Lacrosse their record this year. That is the most opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Tournament. NCAA national lacrosse championships in the affirmative, the ayes have it. On May 25, 2009, the Syracuse Orange ever won by a single team. Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, on that men’s lacrosse team celebrated their Syracuse’s team was coached by I demand the yeas and nays. NCAA Division I championship title John Desko. In the final championship The yeas and nays were ordered. after a close 10–9 victory over the Cor- game, SU won against Cornell Univer- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nell Big Red. This victory marks the sity in overtime in a thrilling game ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 11th national championship for the Or- that ended 10–9. Junior Cody Jamieson Chair’s prior announcement, further ange in lacrosse, the most in NCAA scored the winning point 1 minute 20 proceedings on this motion will be history. This is the second consecutive seconds into the extra session. postponed. year that the Syracuse men’s lacrosse It is truly an honor to stand before f team has successfully won this title. In the House today to congratulate Syra- addition, this win capped a season for cuse University for winning the Na- CONGRATULATING SYRACUSE UNI- the Orange that saw the team tie the tional Collegiate Athletic Association VERSITY MEN’S LACROSSE NCAA record for the best 1-year win- Division I Men’s Lacrosse Tournament. TEAM loss improvement. I extend my congratulations to Syra- Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I move The game that secured the Orange’s cuse University, the players, the coach- to suspend the rules and agree to the victory was especially exciting. Down es, and the students. I wish all involved

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