Whereas the University of Missouri Tigers Football Team (referred to in this preamble as the Tigers) completed the 1960 regular season undefeated with a record of 10 wins and 0 losses;

Whereas the Tigers defeated the United States Naval Academy 21 to 14 in the 1961 Orange Bowl to complete an undefeated 11-win season;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers were led by legendary head coach Dan Devine, whose leadership and discipline helped establish the University of Missouri as a national football powerhouse;

Whereas the Tigers captured the 1960 Big Eight Conference Championship and finished the season ranked among the top teams in the United States;

Whereas the Tigers defense was among the most dominant in college football in 1960, allowing only 59 points throughout the entire season;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers recorded victories over nationally respected opponents, including Pennsylvania State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Nebraska;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers were led by All-Americans and standout players, including Mel West, Norris Stevenson, Danny LaRose, and Conrad Hitchler;

Whereas Danny LaRose was recognized as a consensus All-American, excelling as a 2-way player, and earned 16 first-place votes for the Heisman Trophy;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers represented the values of discipline, toughness, teamwork, and competitive excellence that continue to define college football in the State of Missouri and throughout the United States;

Whereas the accomplishments of the 1960 Tigers continue to be celebrated by generations of Missourians, alumni, students, and college football fans across the United States;

Whereas the 1960 Tigers remain one of the greatest teams in the history of University of Missouri athletics; and

Whereas the 1960 Tigers secured a lasting place in college football history through their undefeated season and claim to the national championship: Now, therefore, be it