WASHINGTON – U.S. senators Jerry Moran and Pat Roberts of Kansas introduced a resolution this week to congratulate the Pittsburg State Gorillas football team for winning the 2011 national NCAA Division II football championship. The resolution passed the U.S. Senate Tuesday. “Coach Tim 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,” 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 Senator Moran and I could bring a bit of the Gorillas’ victory to the U.S. Senate by introducing this resolution honoring their triumph,” 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.” On Dec. 17, the PGorillas defeated Wayne State 35-21 to win the championship. Pitt State has won the national championship four times.
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