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SRES 221

A resolution congratulating the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship.

119th Congress Introduced by Mike Crapo and 1 co-sponsor

Congratulates the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship and honors players, coaches, staff, and supporters.

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Bill Summary · SRES 221

Bill Summary: SRES 221

A Senate resolution congratulating the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship.

Purpose and Intent

  • To officially recognize and celebrate the College of Idaho Yotes for capturing the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men’s Basketball National Championship.
  • To acknowledge the collective effort of players, coaches, support staff, faculty, and fans who contributed to the team’s victory.
  • To express the Senate’s appreciation and to display the resolution in a prominent manner at appropriate locations within the College of Idaho.

Key Provisions

  • (1) Congratulates the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 NAIA Men’s Basketball National Championship.
  • (2) Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, support staff, faculty, and fans instrumental in the victory.
  • (3) Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution for appropriate display to:
    • (A) Doug Brigham, President of the College of Idaho
    • (B) Reagan Rossi, Vice President of Athletics of the College of Idaho
    • (C) Colby Blaine, Head Coach of the College of Idaho men’s basketball team

Who/What is Affected

  • The College of Idaho community (athletics program, administration, and supporters)
  • The individuals named in the display recipients
  • The Senate and its ceremonial practices of recognizing national athletic achievement

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2025.
  • Considered and agreed to without amendment, with a preamble, by Unanimous Consent on May 13, 2025.
  • Status: Introduced and passed/agreed to by the Senate on the same date, reflecting a ceremonial recognition rather than substantive policy changes.
  • Text references: Consideration noted in CR S2899-2900 and S2901.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Mike Crapo
  • Cosponsor: Senator James E. Risch

Impact

  • Provides formal, ceremonial recognition of the College of Idaho’s athletic achievement.
  • Creates an official display item to commemorate the victory and honor those involved.
  • Serves as a symbolic gesture of support from the U.S. Senate for collegiate athletics and school community pride.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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