[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 445 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         June 26, 2002.
Whereas the performance of the United States National Soccer Team in the 2002 
        FIFA World Cup is the most successful in the history of our 
        participation in the tournament;
Whereas the United States National Team surprised the world by advancing out of 
        the first round of play and reaching the quarterfinals;
Whereas by reaching the quarterfinals the United States signaled that it has 
        become a leading competitor in international soccer;
Whereas the 3 goals scored in the first game victory were the most ever scored 
        in 1 game by a United States men's team in the World Cup;
Whereas the United States National Team advanced out of group play into the 
        second round of the World Cup for just the third time;
Whereas the 2 to 0 win in the second round was the first time the United States 
        National Team has won a game in a ``knock-out'' round of the World Cup;
Whereas this win marks the first time since 1930 that a United States team has 
        advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup;
Whereas the Team's achievement reflects the explosive growth in popularity of 
        soccer in the United States;
Whereas the United States National Team's performance symbolizes the emerging 
        role of soccer for young Americans in sports and society; and
Whereas the United States National Team's performance speaks to parents about 
        the importance of athletic participation for building character and 
        confidence in their children: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the United States National Soccer Team for its 
        historic performance in the 2002 World Cup;
            (2) recognizes Bruce Arena, the head coach of the United States 
        Team, and every player on the Team for their dedication to excellence; 
        and
            (3) commends the United States Soccer Federation, the United States 
        Soccer Foundation, and coaches and parents of young soccer players 
        around the country for their role in the success of soccer in the United 
        States.
            Attest:

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