A resolution congratulating Louisiana State University in Shreveport for the first undefeated season in collegiate baseball history and for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball World Series.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 328
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Sports and Recreation
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: CR S4508)
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-24T17:34:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 328) aims to congratulate Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSU Shreveport) and its baseball team, the Pilots, for achieving the first undefeated season in college baseball history (59 wins, 0 losses) and winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Baseball World Series championship.
Key Provisions
- Background Achievements: The resolution highlights the team's victory on May 30, 2025, defeating Southeastern University (Florida) 13-7 in the championship game at Harris Field, Lewiston, Idaho, among 46 top NAIA teams. It notes this as the program's first national title in any sport and the breaking of the NAIA record for highest winning percentage (.1000, surpassing .935 from 1996).
- Individual Recognitions:
- Pitcher Isaac Rohde named tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his 2.09 earned run average (ERA—a measure of runs allowed per nine innings), 0.93 walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP—a stat for baserunners allowed), and 107 strikeouts.
- Outfielder Cooper Huspen received the Hustle Award.
- Infielder Jose Sallorin won the Golden Glove Award (for defensive excellence).
- Head Coach Brad Neffendorf, in his sixth season, was named NAIA Perfect Game Coach of the Year.
- Resolution Actions:
- Congratulates the team, athletes, and staff for the perfect season and championship.
- Recognizes LSU Shreveport's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
- Requests the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith, Athletics Director Lucas Morgan, and Head Coach Brad Neffendorf.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a simple resolution (non-binding and not requiring House approval), which expresses the Senate's sentiments without enacting, amending, or altering any laws, policies, or statutes.
Potential Impacts
- On Citizens and Communities: Symbolic boost to pride among LSU Shreveport students, faculty, alumni, fans, and Louisiana residents, highlighting local athletic success and potentially inspiring youth sports participation.
- On Government Agencies: Minimal; involves only a procedural request to the Senate Secretary for document transmission, with no budgetary or operational effects.
- On International Relations: None, as the resolution focuses on a domestic collegiate event.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- LSU Shreveport: The university, its baseball program, athletes, coaching staff, and leadership (e.g., Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith, Athletics Director Lucas Morgan, Coach Brad Neffendorf).
- Team Members: Players like Isaac Rohde, Cooper Huspen, and Jose Sallorin, who receive formal recognition.
- Broader Community: Students, faculty, alumni, fans, and the state of Louisiana, which gains statewide pride from the achievement.
- NAIA and Sports Organizations: Indirectly acknowledged through the event's prestige, but no direct obligations.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: No implications; as a ceremonial resolution, it falls under Congress's broad authority to express opinions (Article I, Section 5 of the U.S. Constitution allows each chamber to determine its rules and proceedings), without enforceable effects or challenges.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan support from Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy (both Louisiana representatives), reinforcing ties between federal lawmakers and state institutions. It promotes positive publicity for education and athletics but carries no policy weight or controversy.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-21: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: CR S4508)
- 2025-07-21: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-07-21: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Congratulating Louisiana State University in Shreveport for the first undefeated season in collegiate baseball history and for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball World Series. — issued 2025-07-21 — PDF (3 pages)