[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 286 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 286

    Commending and congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers for their 
outstanding drive, discipline, and mastery in winning the 2002 National 
                  Basketball Association Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 13, 2002

  Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Commending and congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers for their 
outstanding drive, discipline, and mastery in winning the 2002 National 
                  Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas the Los Angeles Lakers are 1 of the greatest sports franchises in 
        history;
Whereas the Laker organization has won 14 National Basketball Association 
        Championships;
Whereas the Los Angeles Lakers are only the fifth team to win 3 consecutive 
        National Basketball Association Championships and the seventh team to 
        sweep the finals 4 games to none;
Whereas the Laker organization has fielded such legendary superstars as George 
        Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 
        Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson, and now, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant;
Whereas Shaquille O'Neal won his third straight National Basketball Association 
        Finals Most Valuable Player award, joining Michael Jordan as the only 
        player to win 3 consecutive awards;
Whereas Shaquille O'Neal scored a record 145 points in the 2002 4-game finals 
        series;
Whereas Shaquille O'Neal's 59.5 percent career field goal percentage in National 
        Basketball Association Finals games is number 1 all-time and his 34.2 
        point scoring average ranks second;
Whereas Kobe Bryant was named to the 2001-2002 All-National Basketball 
        Association First Team after averaging 25.5 points per game, 5.5 
        rebounds per game, and 5.5 assists per game during the regular season;
Whereas Kobe Bryant averaged 26.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists during 
        the 2002 National Basketball Association Finals;
Whereas Coach Phil Jackson won his ninth National Basketball Association title, 
        tying the record of legendary Boston Celtics coach, Red Auerbach;
Whereas Coach Phil Jackson won his 156th postseason game, surpassing former 
        Lakers Coach Pat Riley to become the winningest playoff coach in 
        National Basketball Association history;
Whereas the Los Angeles Lakers epitomize the spirit of their hometown with their 
        determination, heart, stamina, and amazing comeback ability;
Whereas the support of all the Los Angeles fans and the people of California 
        propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to another National Basketball 
        Association Championship; and
Whereas the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to win a fourth straight National 
        Basketball Association Championship next season: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate commends and congratulates the Los 
Angeles Lakers on winning the 2002 National Basketball Association 
Championship Title.
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