WHEREAS, The Boise State University Broncos Football team (Broncos) achieved a perfect season with a record of 13-0; and

        WHEREAS, the Broncos are the Western Athletic Conference Champions; and

        WHEREAS, the Broncos were able to defeat their Big 12 rivals, the Oklahoma University “Sooners” in overtime at the Fiesta Bowl through sheer force of will, dedication, creativity, skill, teamwork, athleticism and courage; and

        WHEREAS, through their stirring victory at the Fiesta Bowl completing an undefeated season, the Broncos have represented not only their excellent athletics program, but also the dedication, courage and commitment to excellence found at Boise State University and espoused by all Idahoans; and

        WHEREAS, the leadership and motivation he displayed throughout the perfect season earned Coach Chris Petersen the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award as the 2006 national Coach of the Year; and

        WHEREAS, the people of the State of Idaho and throughout America were inspired by the Broncos’ New Year’s Day performance at the Fiesta Bowl, and it is appropriate to recognize the team’s achievements;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER Governor of the State of Idaho do hereby proclaim the month of
January 2007

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY BRONCOS FOOTBALL MONTH

in Idaho, and on behalf of all Idahoans wish to congratulate the Boise State University Broncos for their perfect season, Western Athletic Conference championship and victory at the Fiesta Bowl.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 20^th day of January in the year of our Lord two-thousand and Seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.       

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE