Congratulating the St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 NCAA Division III Football National Championship.
Latest action (4 Feb 2004): On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
What this bill does
H.Res. 493 is a simple resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives formally congratulating the St. John's University football team of Collegeville, Minnesota, on winning the 2003 NCAA Division III Football National Championship. The resolution recounts the team's 24-6 victory over Mount Union College in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl on December 20, 2003, its 14-0 season record, and its standing as the winningest program in Division III history. It also notes that the win ended Mount Union's NCAA-record 55-game winning streak, that Coach John Gagliardi became the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history that season, and that senior wide receiver Blake Elliott received the Gagliardi Trophy as the outstanding Division III player.
The resolution affects no laws, funding, or policy; it is a ceremonial statement of congratulations. Its direct subjects are the St. John's University football team, coaching staff, and players, with Representative Mark Kennedy of Minnesota as sponsor, reflecting the team's connection to his district.
Because it is a simple House resolution, it did not require Senate action or the President's signature. It was introduced on January 20, 2004, and agreed to by voice vote in the House on February 4, 2004, which completed the legislative process for this measure.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congratulates the St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, football team on winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football National Championship.
Timeline
4 Feb 2004
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 493 do?
- H.Res. 493 is a simple resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives formally congratulating the St. John's University football team of Collegeville, Minnesota, on winning the 2003 NCAA Division III Football National Championship. The resolution recounts the team's 24-6 victory over Mount Union College in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl on December 20, 2003, its 14-0 season record, and its standing as the winningest program in Division III history. It also notes that the win ended Mount Union's NCAA-record 55-game winning streak, that Coach John Gagliardi became the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history that season, and that senior wide receiver Blake Elliott received the Gagliardi Trophy as the outstanding Division III player. The resolution affects no laws, funding, or policy; it is a ceremonial statement of congratulations. Its direct subjects are the St. John's University football team, coaching staff, and players, with Representative Mark Kennedy of Minnesota as sponsor, reflecting the team's connection to his district. Because it is a simple House resolution, it did not require Senate action or the President's signature. It was introduced on January 20, 2004, and agreed to by voice vote in the House on February 4, 2004, which completed the legislative process for this measure.
- Has H.Res. 493 become law?
- Yes. H.Res. 493 has been enacted. Status last updated 4 Feb 2004.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 493?
- H.Res. 493 was sponsored by Rep. Mark Kennedy [R-MN6, 2003-2006] (Republican-MN), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 493?
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (4 Feb 2004).
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