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House honors University of Utah football team after Fiesta Bowl victory

Utah House of Representatives · February 23, 2005
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Summary

The Utah House adopted House Concurrent Resolution 11 honoring the 2004 University of Utah football team's undefeated season, holding a Committee of the Whole with coach Kyle Whittingham, players and President Michael Young in attendance; resolution passed 70–0.

The Utah Legislature paused floor business to honor the 2004 University of Utah football team with House Concurrent Resolution 11. Representative Jeff Alexander sponsored the resolution, which recognized the team's perfect season, Fiesta Bowl victory over Pittsburgh and national rankings.

Coach Kyle Whittingham and several players joined the House in a Committee of the Whole. University President Michael Young thanked the Legislature and the community for its support, saying the team "had a wonderful season" and praising the players' conduct and academic honors. Representative Alexander and others recounted season highs, bowl statistics and individual awards.

Under suspension of the rules, the House adopted the resolution on a recorded vote of 70–0 and planned to send copies to the team, the coaching staff and university officials. The event included short introductions of players and public remarks from Coach Whittingham and President Young.

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