News Story

Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate may disagree on many things, but Tuesday they were unanimous on one issue. The Senate approved a resolution Tuesday congratulating Pittsburg State for winning the 2011 NCAA D-II Football Championship.

The resolution was introduced by Kansas senators Jerry Moran and Pat Roberts.

“Coach Beck and the Gorillas football team have accomplished a great feat by capping off a 13-win season with the team’s fourth NCAA Division II football national championship,” Sen. Moran said. “The Pitt State football program has a rich history of success, and the team, fans and people of Southeast Kansas deserve recognition for carrying on a winning tradition.”

“I am pleased Sen. Moran and I could bring a bit of the Gorillas’ victory to the U.S. Senate by introducing this resolution honoring their triumph,” Sen. Roberts said. “The Gorillas proved they were the best on the field, and now the Senate has officially recognized them as the best D-2 team in America. To Coach Beck and his team, Pittsburg State fans all across the state and region– GOOO-RILLAS!”