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Rules Committee advances resolution commending 2024 University of Oregon football season
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 22, praising the Ducks' 2024 season and Big Ten debut, was advanced by the Rules Committee after brief remarks from several senators and testimony from University of Oregon alumni.
The Senate Rules Committee advanced Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 to the Senate floor, a ceremonial measure commending the University of Oregon Ducks football team for its 2024 season and conference debut.
Senator Hansell (appearing on behalf of sponsors) called the Ducks’ season “very, very successful” and noted the team was Big Ten champions and had multiple All-Americans in 2024. He and other senators framed the resolution as recognition of the university’s national profile through athletics.
Former legislators and other supporters spoke in favor. State Senator Floyd Brzezinski (representing District 4) said the team’s performance in its first Big Ten season demonstrated that Oregon athletics can compete nationally. Craig Leo, a volunteer board member and chair of advocacy for the University of Oregon Alumni Association, testified that the alumni organization — representing more than 250,000 alumni — strongly supports the resolution and praised coach and players.
Committee members spoke informally about the season’s highlights; comments ranged from congratulatory to light-hearted debate about who should be credited for the team’s postseason outcome. The committee moved and adopted the resolution recommendation; Chair Jama recorded the committee’s aye vote, and senators agreed to carry and co-carry the resolution to the Senate floor (Senator Nash and Senator Brzezinski were requested as co-carriers).
The resolution is ceremonial and was described in committee as having no fiscal or revenue impact.
