[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 103 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]






105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 103

    To congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1997 National 
Basketball Association Championship and proving themselves to be one of 
                     the best teams in NBA history.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 25, 1997

Ms. Moseley-Braun (for herself and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    To congratulate the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1997 National 
Basketball Association Championship and proving themselves to be one of 
                     the best teams in NBA history.

Whereas the Chicago Bulls at 69-13, posted the second best regular season record 
        in the history of the National Basketball Association;
Whereas the Bulls once again roared through the playoffs, sweeping the 
        Washington Bullets and defeating the Atlanta Hawks in 5 games, before 
        beating the Miami Heat in 5 games to return to the NBA Finals for the 
        second straight year;
Whereas the Bulls displayed a potent offense and stifling defense throughout the 
        playoffs before beating the Utah Jazz to win their second consecutive 
        NBA championship, their fifth in the last 7 years;
Whereas head coach Phil Jackson and the entire coaching staff skillfully led the 
        Bulls through a 69-win season and a 15-4 playoff run;
Whereas Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were again named to the NBA's ``All-
        Defensive First Team'', the only 2 players from the same team to be so 
        named, and were each voted to be among the 50 greatest players in NBA 
        history;
Whereas Michael Jordan won his record ninth scoring title, is the sixth leading 
        scorer in NBA history, and was named playoff most valuable player for 
        the fifth time in 5 playoff appearances;
Whereas Scottie Pippen again exhibited his outstanding offensive and defensive 
        versatility, proving himself to be one of the best all-around players in 
        the NBA;
Whereas the quickness, tireless defensive effort, and athleticism of the 
        colorful Dennis Rodman, who won his sixth straight rebounding title, 
        keyed a strong Bulls front line;
Whereas veteran guard Ron Harper, in shutting down many of the league's top 
        point guards throughout the playoffs, demonstrated the defensive skills 
        that have made him a cornerstone of the league's best defense;
Whereas center Luc Longley frustrated many of the all-star caliber centers that 
        he faced in this year's playoffs while at times providing a much needed 
        scoring lift;
Whereas Toni Kukoc, despite injury, displayed his awesome variety of offensive 
        skills in both assisting on, and hitting, several big shots when the 
        Bulls needed them most;
Whereas Steve Kerr, with his laser-like 3-point shooting, sparked many a Bulls 
        rally and hit the championship winning shot in game 6 of the NBA finals;
Whereas the outstanding play of Brian Williams and Jason Caffey, and the 
        tenacious defense of Randy Brown, each of whom came off the bench to 
        provide valuable contributions, were an important part of each Bulls 
        victory;
Whereas Jud Buechler and Robert Parish provided valuable contributions 
        throughout the season and the playoffs, both on and off the court, at 
        times giving the Bulls the emotional lift they needed; and
Whereas the regular season contributions of injured center Bill Wennington, 
        forward Dickey Simpkins, and rookie Matt Steigenga, both on the court 
        and in practice, again demonstrated the total devotion of Bulls 
        personnel to the team concept that has made the Bulls one of the great 
        sports dynasties of modern times: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Chicago Bulls on winning the 
1997 National Basketball Association championship.
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