Georgia Congressman never graduates

ESPN has been running a series of commercials involving guys and their college rivals with the slogan “Never Graduate.” (The Hook Em Horns charades/ Pictionary game with a Texas A&M Fan or the Duke fan who makes a Tar Heels mascot piñata for his kids). Well, a Georgia congressman is living up to this philosophy, though he may stand alone.

The day after Florida’s 41-14 win over Ohio State in the BCS Championship Game, Congress passed House Resolution No. 39, commending the Gators for winning the national championship. But there was one Congressman who couldn’t support the resolution, which passed 414-1.

The alone Congressman: Jack Kingston (R-GA). of District 1. Kingston, a University of Georgia graduate is still a Bulldog at heart.

“I cheered for Florida. I wanted Florida to win. I am an SEC guy,” said Kingston, who was raised in Athens, Ga. “But there’s only so far a Bulldog can go.”
Kingston said opposing the resolution, which was sponsored by Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and 10 other Florida representatives, was “in the spirit of affectionate rivalry.”
“I had some damage control with my Florida friends,” said Kingston, who lives in Savannah, Ga. “There might have been more wrath from my Bulldog friends if I had voted (for Florida).”

Here is the full text of the Congressional Resolution: (Also good for a laugh, since this is what congress does)
RESOLUTION
Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship.
Whereas, on January 8, 2007, the University of Florida Gators won the 2006 Bowl Championship Series national title with a stunning 41-14 defeat over the Ohio State University Buckeyes;
Whereas the University of Florida is the premier academic institution in the State of Florida;
Whereas the University of Florida football program celebrated its 100th Anniversary this season;
Whereas the University of Florida Gators captured the South Eastern Conference (SEC) Championship title on December 2, 2006;
Whereas the University of Florida won the NCAA Championship title in basketball in April 2006;
Whereas the University of Florida is the first Division I school to hold the national championship title in both football and men’s basketball concurrently;
Whereas Florida football Head Coach Urban Meyer is only the 7th coach to win a national championship in his first two seasons as a Division I college football coach;
Whereas senior quarterback Chris Leak was the Most Valuable Player of the BCS national championship game;
Whereas the Florida defense held Ohio State to only 82 yards of offense, the lowest ever for a BCS game;
Whereas the University of Florida student athletes are among the most talented in the Nation;
Whereas University of Florida fans worldwide supported and encouraged the Gators throughout the football season;
Whereas J. Bernard Machen, President of the University of Florida, and Athletic Director Jeremy N. Foley have shown great leadership in bringing success and glory to the University of Florida; and
Whereas the University of Florida students, faculty, alumni, and all Gator fans are deeply committed to bringing pride to the University of Florida and the entire State of Florida:
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives–
(1) commends the Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series and for winning the national college football championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Florida Gators win the championship; and
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Florida President J. Bernard Machen, football Head Coach Urban Meyer, and Athletic Director Jeremy Foley for appropriate display.

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