SR 108 (LSB 6394XS (6) 90)

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108

BY  GIDDENS, SWEENEY, DOTZLER, and ZUMBACH

A Resolution recognizing and congratulating University of Northern Iowa (UNI) wrestler Parker Keckeisen for his outstanding wrestling accomplishments.

   WHEREAS, on March 23, 2024, UNI wrestler Parker Keckeisen won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) individual wrestling championship at 184 pounds, winning the final match by a major decision and closing out the season with 14 straight bonus-point victories; and
   WHEREAS, he became the first ever UNI Panther wrestler to be named a four-time Division I All-American, after earning the distinction in 2024; and
   WHEREAS, wrestling his way through the 184-pound weight class bracket at the Big 12 Conference championship, Keckeisen was named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler following his fourth Big 12 Conference title; and
   WHEREAS, he became a finalist for the Dan Hodge Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s top collegiate wrestler, after earning bonus-point wins in all but three matches; and
   WHEREAS, in addition to his excellent work and outstanding accomplishments on the mat, Keckeisen also earned recognition as a National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-American as a result of his dedication to his studies in construction management at UNI; and
   WHEREAS, Keckeisen surpassed 100 victories in his collegiate career which included milestone victories over highly ranked wrestlers at both the Big 12 Wrestling Championship Tournament and the NWCA All-Star Classic, winning the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, taking first place at the Grand View Open, and winning all three of his matches at the Collegiate Duals; and
   WHEREAS, he enrolled at UNI after winning two Wisconsin high school state championships along with earning Academic All-State honors; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate congratulates and honors Parker Keckeisen’s outstanding wrestling accomplishments, culminating in the NCAA wrestling championship title at 184 pounds; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon passage, the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy of this resolution to Parker Keckeisen; UNI wrestling head coach, Doug Schwab; interim director of athletics, Bob Bowlsby; and UNI president, Mark Nook.