Summary of Senate Resolution SRES 223

Overview

SRES 223 is a Senate resolution (not a bill) introduced on May 13, 2025, commending the Trinity College men’s basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy or require funding. It was introduced in the Senate and agreed to on the same day by unanimous consent, including a preamble.

Purpose

• Officially recognize and celebrate Trinity College’s national championship in men’s basketball (Division III, 2025).
• Acknowledge the support and contributions of Trinity College’s fans, students, and faculty.
• Direct the transmission of an enrolled copy of the resolution to key Trinity College leadership in recognition of the achievement.

Key Provisions

1. The Senate commends the Trinity College men’s basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship.
2. The Senate congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Trinity College.
3. The Senate respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to:
   • Joanne Berger-Sweeney, President of Trinity College
   • James Cosgrove, head coach of the Trinity College men’s basketball team

Legislative History / Process

• Introduced in the Senate: May 13, 2025
• Considered and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent: May 13, 2025
• Status: Introduced in Senate (resolution)

Sponsor

• Richard Blumenthal (primary)

Affected Parties

• Trinity College and its community (students, fans, faculty)
• Trinity College President Joanne Berger-Sweeney
• Trinity College men’s basketball head coach James Cosgrove

Administrative Notes

• Type: Resolution (ceremonial)
• Effect: Creates a formal statement of recognition and prompts distribution of the enrolled copy to designated Trinity College officials
• Fiscal/Policy Impact: None

Potential Impact

• Enhances public acknowledgment of Trinity College’s athletic achievement.
• May serve as a source of pride for the college community and contribute to its athletic and institutional reputation.
• Provides an official record of recognition that can be referenced in campus communications and commemorations.