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SRES 793

A resolution congratulating the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers on winning the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Baseball National Championship.

119th Congress Introduced by Roger Marshall and 1 co-sponsor

The bill formally honors the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers for winning the 2026 NJCAA Division I Baseball Championship and celebrates their record-breaking season.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Bill Summary · SRES 793

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (S. Res. 793)
  • Session: 119th Congress (2026)
  • Title: A resolution congratulating the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers on winning the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Baseball National Championship
  • Status: Passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent, June 24, 2026; considered, agreed to without amendment and with a preamble
  • Sponsors: Senator Roger Marshall (primary) and Senator Jerry Moran (co-sponsor)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution commends and congratulates the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers baseball team for winning the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Baseball National Championship.
  • It recognizes the team’s achievement as a historic national championship for the program and acknowledges the leadership of Head Coach Eric Horner.
  • It highlights the Cavaliers’ 2026 season as one of the most successful in junior college baseball history.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summarized

  • Formal Recognition:
    • The Senate congratulates the Cavaliers on winning the 2026 NJCAA Division I Baseball National Championship.
  • Acknowledgments:
    • Commends student-athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters for their dedication contributing to the national title.
  • Cultural and Community Impact:
    • Notes the pride brought to Johnson County and the State of Kansas by the Cavaliers’ accomplishments.
  • Aspirational Statement:
    • Wishes continued future success for the Cavaliers’ players and program.
  • Official Action:
    • The resolution itself serves as a symbolic measure of recognition and does not implement policy changes or allocate funds.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Johnson County Community College Cavaliers baseball program:
    • Student-athletes, coaches, staff, and supporters receive formal recognition from the U.S. Senate.
  • Johnson County, Kansas:
    • The resolution emphasizes regional pride and impact.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and approval:
    • Submitted June 24, 2026.
    • Considered and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent in the Senate.
  • Effect:
    • Finalized as a concurrent expression of the Senate’s congratulations; no regulatory or funding implications.

Notable Details

  • The Cavaliers finished the 2026 season with a 67-3 record, described as an extraordinary and historically strong performance.
  • The team defeated Blinn College 8–5 in the Alpine Bank Junior College World Series championship game, held in Grand Junction, Colorado.
  • A memorable semifinal featured overcoming a 6-run deficit in the eighth inning against Midland College.

Bottom Line

This bill is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution that formally recognizes and honors the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers for winning the 2026 NJCAA Division I Baseball National Championship, celebrates the team’s record-breaking season, and acknowledges the contributions of players, coaches, and supporters.

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

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