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| Honoring the University of Cincinnati football team on winning the 2008 Big East Conference Championship. |
| WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to the University of Cincinnati football team as the 2008 Big East Conference Champion; and |
| WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of Coach Brian Kelly, the University of Cincinnati football team has proven to be a talented and superbly conditioned squad and has gained the respect of fans and opponents alike for the spirited and highly motivated play of its members. Throughout the season, each player worked diligently to improve his skills on the gridiron, and as a result, the Bearcats accomplished their goals, bringing home the Big East Conference championship title and being selected to play in the FedEx Orange Bowl; and |
| WHEREAS, Known as a driven and determined team, the Cincinnati Bearcats have developed into a remarkably efficient group of athletes whose skill on the football field is equaled only by their exemplary display of teamwork and sportsmanship. They are a credit not only to their families and their school but also to the superb coaching of their mentor, Brian Kelly; and |
| WHEREAS, The road to victory and a championship title is a difficult one, requiring ability, endurance, teamwork, and a positive attitude on the part of players and coaches alike. The members of the University of Cincinnati football team have exemplified all of the characteristics that are essential for success both on and off the field, including courage, discipline, integrity, and good sportsmanship, and their efforts have earned them the admiration of all those who have witnessed these outstanding athletes in action; therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 128th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate the University of Cincinnati football team on winning the 2008 Big East Conference Championship and commend all those associated with this exceptional squad; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the University of Cincinnati football team. |