Bill > HCR3004

This concurrent resolution extends congratulations to the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team for winning their 10th national college football championship in the Football Championship Subdivision since 2011. The resolution highlights the team's victory on January 6, 2025, against the Montana State University Bobcats in Frisco, Texas, and emphasizes the broader significance of the achievement for the state of North Dakota. It recognizes not only the team's athletic success but also the academic excellence of NDSU student-athletes, noting that over 57% of athletes have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, with 83 students achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. The resolution celebrates the team's victory as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and determination that defines North Dakota and its academic institutions. As a final action, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the university's president, athletic director, and head football coach, officially commemorating the team's remarkable accomplishment.