[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 252 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 252

To congratulate the Sioux Falls Skyforce, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 
  on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball Association Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 25, 1996

  Mr. Pressler (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
To congratulate the Sioux Falls Skyforce, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 
  on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce are the 1996 Champions of the Continental 
        Basketball Association, a professional basketball league consisting of 
        12 teams from around the country;
Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Fort Wayne Fury, of Fort Wayne, 
        Indiana, 4 games to 1 in the best-of-seven championship series;
Whereas the 1996 Continental Basketball Association Championship is the first 
        championship in the 7-year history of the Sioux Falls Skyforce;
Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce players exemplify the virtues of hard work, 
        determination, and a dedication to developing their talents to the 
        highest levels; and
Whereas the people and businesses of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the 
        surrounding area have demonstrated outstanding loyalty and support for 
        the Sioux Falls Skyforce throughout the 7-year history of the team: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Sioux Falls Skyforce and their loyal 
        fans on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball Association 
        Championship;
            (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, determination, 
        and commitment to excellence shown by the Sioux Falls Skyforce 
        owners, coaches, players, and staff throughout the 1996 season; 
        and
            (3) recognizes and commends the people of Sioux Falls, 
        South Dakota, and the surrounding area for their outstanding 
        loyalty and support of the Sioux Falls Skyforce throughout the 
        7-year history of the team.
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