August 8 (legislative day, August 7), 2026
Mr. McCormick (for himself and Mr. Fetterman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.
Whereas the sport of wrestling has an enduring positive impact on the lives of wrestlers, fostering values such as perseverance, discipline, courage, responsibility, and respect;
Whereas Pennsylvania State University has long exemplified greatness in the sport of wrestling;
Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team won the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (in this preamble, referred to as the NCAA) Division I National Championship, which is their fifth consecutive championship;
Whereas the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team has won 13 NCAA Division I National Championships since 2011;
Whereas every member of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team contributed to the successful 2026 championship season; and
Whereas the coaches and staff of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team played a vital role in their success during the 2026 season: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
congratulates the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship;
(2)
recognizes the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff of the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team who contributed to this extraordinary achievement; and
(3)
commends the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for continuing the tradition of excellence and leadership in collegiate wrestling.