HomeMy WebLinkAbout4713 RESOLUTION NO. 4,713
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOOTBALL TEAM IN THE LIBERTY BOWL
GAME.
WHEREAS, the University of Arkansas played the University of Tennessee
in the Liberty Bowl December 20, 1971; and
WHEREAS, in said game the final score was 14 - 13 in favor of the
University of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, the University of Arkansas entered the game the underdog, yet
managed control of the game nearly throughout, to the delight of Razorback
fans everywhere;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. That the University of Arkansas football team be congratulated
for outplaying the University of Tennessee football team in the Liberty Bowl
December 20, 1971 to the witness of the Nation.
SECTION 2. That the University of Arkansas defensive team be congratu-
lated for demonstrating to the Nation that Razorback defense is to be feared.
SECTION 3. That the University of Arkansas offensive team be congratu-
lated for gaining nearly 400 yards of offense against the vaunted Tennessee
defense, nearly doubling the Tennessee output against the Arkansas defense.
SECTION 4. That the officials of the Liberty Bowl be congratulated on
finding all that end zone seating for Razorback fans and finding so many quick-
witted officials.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
ADOPTED: December 21, 1971
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