Resolution No. 8 recognizes and celebrates the achievements of the 2024 University of Oklahoma softball team and head coach Patty Gasso, highlighting their remarkable accomplishments during the season. The team made history by sweeping rival Texas in the Women's College World Series to secure their fourth consecutive national title, marking their eighth championship in the program's 50-year history. The resolution also notes the opening of the new Loves Field, which attracted a record number of fans, and acknowledges the individual accolades received by the players, including five being named NFCA All-Americans and several other honors.
The resolution expresses profound appreciation for Coach Gasso and the team for their contributions to the University of Oklahoma and the pride they instill in the state. It emphasizes the team's impressive performance, including their record-setting winning streak and dominance in the Big 12 Conference, culminating in a historic four-year stretch with 235 victories. The Oklahoma State Senate adopted this resolution on March 25, 2025, to honor the team's exemplary representation of the university and its tradition of excellence.