WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was joined by 11 congressional colleagues to introduce a resolution urging the full House of Representatives to formally recognize Duke University’s Division I Men’s Basketball team on winning its fifth NCAA National Championship last week. Butterfield spoke on the House floor to announce the resolution’s introduction and personally congratulate the team and coaches.
He said, “I rise to congratulate Duke University and its Division One Men’s Basketball team on winning the 2015 national Championship. Duke’s win against UW-Madison on April 6, 2015, marks their fifth national championship victory.
“At the team’s helm is the winningest coach in Division One men’s basketball history – legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski. This year’s team – led by senior Quinn Cook – continued the tradition of excellence in my district in Durham, North Carolina by earning the 88th school-wide NCAA tournament victory. Even more impressive is the fact that the Duke University Blue Devils had five All-ACC Academic players, which is the most in school history.
“Today I introduced a resolution along with my colleagues to recognize the team for its extraordinary achievement. I urge quick consideration of my resolution and encourage my colleagues to support it.
“I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Duke University Blue Devils on their historic tournament win.”
The cosponsors of the resolution are Representatives David Price (NC-04), Alma Adams (NC-12), Walter Jones (NC-03), Richard Hudson (NC-08), George Holding (NC-13) and David Rouzer (NC-07), who are all members of the North Carolina Delegation. Other cosponsors include Representatives Bradley Byrne (AL-01), Scott Peters (CA-52), Mo Brooks (AL-05) and David Trott (MI-11), who are alumni of the university, and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) who is a parent of a Duke alumna.
The video of the Congressman’s floor remarks can be found here.