HR 13 (LSB 2536YH (3) 90)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 13

BY  GAINES

A Resolution honoring and congratulating the Grand View University wrestling team on its outstanding National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Wrestling National Championship win.

   WHEREAS, on March 4, 2023, the Grand View Vikings wrestling team (the Vikings) won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Wrestling Competition for a historic 11th time; and
   WHEREAS, the Vikings finished with a total score of 206 team points, 48.5 points ahead of the second place team and 116 points ahead of third; and
   WHEREAS, three of the Vikings were crowned as national champions: Shea Ruffridge at 141 pounds, Owen Braungardt at 197 pounds, and Greg Hagan at 285 pounds; and
   WHEREAS, 11 of the Vikings gained All-American honors and finished in sixth place or better in their weight classes; and
   WHEREAS, Shea Ruffridge helped solidify the Vikings’ victory when he upset Baterden Boldmaa, a three-time national champion with 100 consecutive wins, and then continued on to win the national title; and
   WHEREAS, coach Nick Mitchell was named the 2023 NAIA National Coach of the Year, his sixth such honor as the Vikings’ head coach; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives honors and congratulates the Grand View Vikings wrestling team on its impressive achievements in NAIA wrestling by winning an unprecedented 11th NAIA wrestling championship title; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage, the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to the Grand View Vikings wrestling team head coach Nick Mitchell and Grand View University President Rachelle Keck.