Whereas, on December 29, 2023, the University of Missouri Tigers football team (referred to in this preamble as the Tigers ) defeated the nationally ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, 14 to 3, to win the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic (referred to in this preamble as the Cotton Bowl ); Whereas the victory in the Cotton Bowl is a testament to the skill, dedication, and hard work of the Tigers; Whereas the Tigers demonstrated teamwork and sportsmanship during the Cotton Bowl and throughout the 2023 season; Whereas, during the 2023 season, the Tigers achieved a record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Whereas the Tigers attained a final ranking of 8th in the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as NCAA ) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (referred to in this preamble as FBS ) football season; Whereas the coaching staff, led by the head coach of the Tigers, Eliah Drinkwitz, provided leadership and strategy, contributing to the victories throughout the season and Eliah Drinkwitz being awarded the 2023 Southeastern Conference (referred to in this preamble as SEC ) Football Coach of the Year; Whereas Brady Cook, named the Offensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton Bowl, and Johnny Walker Jr., named the Defensive Most Valuable Player for the Cotton Bowl, were acknowledged for their outstanding performances during the Cotton Bowl; Whereas several players on the Tigers received recognition during the 2023 season, including— (1) Cody Schrader, who earned the 2023 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player at the FBS level who began their college career as a walk-on; (2) 7 players earning 1st or 2nd Team All-SEC honors; (3) 2 players earning Walter Camp All-America honors; and (4) 4 players earning Associated Press All-America honors; and Whereas fans of the Tigers demonstrated passion and dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season: Now, therefore, be it