LET IT BE RESOLVED: IMPORTANT PROCLAMATIONS
Ohio Rep John Boehner, like most members of Congress, is actually a reptilian life form that feeds on the blood of old ladies and children and sleeps hanging upside down from the Anacostia Bridge when he’s not wearing his people suit and passing very important legislation.
Why, just this past week he took valuable time out of his child-bleeding/cat-torturing schedule to propose this extremely important piece of legislation:
Congratulates Miami University, in Ohio, on its 200th anniversary.
Expresses the House of Representatives’ best wishes for its continued success.
Recognizes the school’s profound achievements, unwavering commitment to liberal arts education, and active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life.
This leads us to the logical extension of this: what important recognition and proclamations are going unproposed in Congress regarding our beloved universities and their football programs?
H.R. 261
Honors the fine work of Ed Orgeron as recruiting coordinator in just two months on the job.
Secures the surrounding woods adjacent to the Tennesee Body farm for exclusive hunting rights.
Absolves the University of Tennessee from all Legal Responsibility for what occurs to those intruding on the grounds.
H.R. 53
Designates Mark Mangino as a National Monument.
Forbids climbing, sport cycling, or use of ATVs on Mark Mangino without special permit.
Allows for limited strip mining on his southern flanks as determined by Bureau of Land Management estimates.
H.R. 7223
Requires the maintenance of a defibrillator near Al Groh at all times.
Requires that the defibrillator be used on Groh at least twice daily to stimulate a reaction to something, anything.
H.R 828-3
Recognizes the tragic death of Steve Sarkisian, former USC assistant who died earlier this year when he took the Washington head coaching job.
H.R. 1002
Honors the exemplary recruiting of Florida State football.
Simultaneously recognizes its failure to develop talent or NFL draft picks by ceremonially taking a hundred dollar bill and setting it on fire on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Formally adds the addendum “: Where Talent Goes To Die” to the end of all Congressional mentions of Florida State University.
H.R. 8610
Mimics the BCS’s arrangement with Notre Dame by instantly sending the University a check for $12 million in federal funds for no reason in particular.
H.R. 7392
Does hereby honor the devotion of the Ohio State fanbase by setting fire to a dumpster and releasing no fewer than three cans of tear gas on the floor of the House.










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CKGator says:
Um, “co-curricular”? Does that mean I should have gotten some kind of course credit for all that stuff I did while not in class? ‘Cause if so, someone owes me another PhD, dammit.
February 12th, 2009 at 11:46 am
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DC Trojan says:
Surely tear gas on the floor of the House is an idea that’s good whether or not you’re endorsing tOSU.
Also: Boehner. Heh.
February 12th, 2009 at 11:47 am
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ChasingMizzou says:
H.R. 306
Recognizes Syracuse as a sovereign body, and not other football program can deny its existence or invade its borders for tactical position on the BCS rankings.
(Resolution Fails)
February 12th, 2009 at 11:51 am
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Cowboycane says:
H.R. 8675309
Establishes a national database of skank phone numbers, particularly if you’re named “Jenny”
February 12th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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Schnelly-ade says:
H.R. 751-2
Mandates that all head coaches wear suspenders and use a pipe like Howard Schnellenberger while patrolling the sidelines at all times.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
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hobeg8r says:
H. R. 4529
In honor of Coach Bob Stoops, a resolution offered to officially rename the Heimlich maneuver the “Heimlich – Stoops” maneuver.
Sponsored by the OU representatives; dies for a lack of a second because everyone else realizes that Bob Stoops cannot prevent choking – especially at Bowl Games.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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yoyofutbawl says:
HR 420
Recognizes that Houston Dale Nutt is crazy as a sack of weasels.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
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Wooderson says:
Yoyo,
I believe H.R. 420 would be better used to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of one Stephen Garcia in his charitable work in the community. It takes dedication to give away the football week after week.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
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westbrooke says:
@hobeg8r: Well played, sir. As much as it pains me, we had that one coming.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
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Crabapple Buck says:
HR 7392
Or as it is referred to in Ohio as ‘air freshener’.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
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NCT says:
HR 1785
Introduced simultaneously in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina to pat Miami University on the head, remarking on what a big boy it’s become on its birthday, but still oh so cute: public higher education in the South wants to pinch its wittle cheeks.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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tj in tampa says:
For what it’s worth, Ted Strickland (now governor) introduced the same legislation five years ago for Ohio’s 200th anniversary.
Say what you want, Miami, you’re always going to be the little brother.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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TheDeuce69 says:
H.R. 315
Recognizes the accomplishments of Nick Saban and the University of Alabama.
H.R. 315 REPEALLED
Nick Saban doesn’t have time for this shit.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
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GamecockTony says:
H.R. 2001 – decrees any and all land within Columbia, SC city limits as under “Winter Rules” and/or “Casual Water” at all times – allowing for ‘Lift, Clean and Place” under any and all circumstances.
February 12th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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hobeg8r says:
H.R. 7325 Civility in College Football Resolution
(Affectionately known as the “Cherry-Wagers” resolution in honor of Ron Cherry and Penn Wagers).
Resolving that College Football will maintain proper decorum at all times and establishing a special House Subcommittee to review taunting issues during the game. $10M earmarked for the subcommittee
South Florida representatives (representing da U) voted against the resolution for fear that the resolution would be applied retroactively, thereby taking away all national championship trophies previously awarded da U.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
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Ray says:
H.R. 107051
Recognizes the innovative scare tactics of Michigan fans.
Allows all 15 representatives from the state of Michigan to jangle keys in an especially peeved manner to coerce fellow representatives during house votes.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
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sullivan013 says:
H.R. 3921 – Decrees any and all citizens of Alabama beneath the poverty line be considered as alumni of the University of Alabama, entitled to any and all privledges concerning the support and association with the University of Alabama Football team. All such persons will be automatically granted a BS is Alabama Football History with minors in the “Three R’s” (ranting, recrutin’ , and revisionism).
AKA the ‘trailer trash’ resolution that allows the state to avoid the annual traffic jams in Tuscaloosa by thousands of rusted pickup trucks with their windows down, waiting for their diploma to be thrown in…..
Sullivan013
February 12th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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Jackwraith says:
H.R. 7392
Does hereby honor the devotion of the Ohio State fanbase by setting fire to a dumpster and releasing no fewer than three cans of tear gas on the floor of the House.
As long as this can be amended to then wheeling the dumpster into the House and locking the doors, I’m all for it. Calling my Rep’s office right now…
February 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
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yoyofutbawl says:
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Anyone that crazy has to be on something. Hence HR 420. Although there is no disagreement on the stellar qualifications of Mr Garcia.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
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WLAproletariat says:
HR 6969
Recognizes snake oil as the official drink of the State of Michigan. Outlaws Wizard Hats in East Lansing.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
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Harris says:
HR-2283
Introduced by representatives of upstate New York, this bill would grant Donovan McNabb and Marvin Harrison immediate restoration of their college eligibility, while also waiving NCAA rules against paying college athletes for college athletes playing upstate New York.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
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AERose says:
HR 3112
Recognizes pre-injury Nate Longshore as a pretty damn good quarterback.
February 12th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
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okiedomer says:
H.R. 4535
Recognizes the University of Texas Longhorns for their achievements in airplane-based marketing and BCS politicking.
Opposed by the Oklahoma delegation, who immediately dub it the “quit crying already” resolution.
February 12th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
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Trojan Chica says:
Did anyone else notice that the House had to debate H.R. 128 for forty minutes, and then come back to it hours later? With a unanimous vote?
That’s our Congress…
February 12th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
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DevilGrad says:
Re #12: That’s fine. Somebody had to be the beta test, and most things improve with a second chance at design.
Happy 200th to Mother Miami1
One thing we can agree upon: OSU still sucks.
February 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
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King Joey says:
Chica @ 24:
I’m more concerned with the fact that the “40 minutes of debate” began at 4:50 pm and ended at 5:06 pm. I’m starting to understand how $10 million dollar projects can turn into $250 million appropriations . . .
February 13th, 2009 at 4:44 am
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charlestowne says:
Yoyo and Wood:
If you are going to make the HR number ‘420′, it should be:
HR 420: To recognize the University of Florida Gators for their outstanding commitment to allow college athletes to play on saturday no matter what the drug test says.
February 13th, 2009 at 10:24 am