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HRES1402FEDERALFederal Billfiled

House Resolution Commending Minnesota State University, Mankato Basketball Teams

Original title: Commending the Minnesota State University, Mankato women's and men's basketball teams for winning the 2024 NCAA Division II Basketball National Championships.

Record date · August 2, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This formally commends the Minnesota State University, Mankato men's and women's basketball teams for winning their respective 2024 National Championships. It also recognizes the achievements of individual players, coaches, and the runner-up teams.

Why it matters

This serves as an official congressional record of athletic achievement for the university and its student-athletes, though it does not change federal law, funding, or university policy.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Minnesota State University, Mankato

The university and its athletic programs are the subject of the formal commendation.

Directly affected

Texas Woman's University

The university is recognized as the national runner-up in the resolution.

Directly affected

Nova Southeastern University

The university is recognized as the national runner-up in the resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding to the university?
No, this is a commemorative and does not appropriate funds or change university policy.
What is the purpose of this document?
The purpose is to formally recognize and commend the athletic achievements of the Minnesota State University, Mankato basketball programs.

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Connected Entities

National Association of Basketball Coaches, Minnesota State University, Mankato, California State University San Marcos and 15 more
OrganizationNational Association of Basketball Coaches“Organization awarding Coach of the Year”Map →
OrganizationMinnesota State University, Mankato“The university teams being recognized”Map →
OrganizationCalifornia State University San Marcos“Opponent in the national semifinal game”Map →
locationWaseca“Kyreese and Malik Willingham's hometown”Map →
PersonKyreese Willingham“Junior player”Map →
PersonMalik Willingham“Senior player”Map →
locationNew Ulm“Joey Batt's hometown”Map →
PersonEmilee Thiesse“Women's basketball team head coach”Map →
locationLake City“Natalie Bremer's hometown”Map →
PersonMatt Margenthaler“Men's basketball team head coach”Map →
OrganizationNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference“Conference where the teams competed”Map →
PersonJoey Batt“Senior player”Map →
OrganizationNova Southeastern University“The men's basketball team's opponent in the championship game”Map →
OrganizationNCAA“The governing body for the national championship tournament”Map →
OrganizationFlorida State University“Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-American Third Team”Map →
locationMinnesota“State of origin for several key players”Map →
OrganizationTexas Woman's University“The runner-up team”Map →
PersonDylan Peeters“Senior player”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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