[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 158 Introduced in Senate (IS)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 158

Commending the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for 
     winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 3, 2003

    Mr. Allen (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for 
     winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of the University of 
        Virginia are to be congratulated for their commitment and pride in their 
        National Champion men's lacrosse team;
Whereas in 2003, the University of Virginia claimed its second National 
        Championship in 5 years, with an overall season of 15 and 2;
Whereas the Cavaliers won the NCAA first round 19 to 8 against Mount St. Mary's, 
        beat Georgetown 12 to 7 in the Quarterfinals, and Maryland 14 to 4 in 
        the Semifinals;
Whereas the University of Virginia Cavaliers won the championship game by 
        defeating the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 9 to 7;
Whereas the University of Virginia team was led by A.J. Shannon with 4 goals, 
        John Christmas with 2 goals, and received outstanding effort and support 
        from Chris Rotelli and Billy Glading, while goalie Tillman Johnson had 
        13 saves and was selected Most Outstanding Player of the championship 
        game;
Whereas every player on the Cavalier team contributed to their success in this 
        championship season and they are Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy 
        Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David 
        Burman, Michael Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon 
        Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Charlie Glazer, Zach 
        Heffner, Brett Hughes, Hunter Kass, Nathan Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared 
        Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. Morrissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, 
        Matt Paquet, Matt Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Hatcher Snead, Calvin 
        Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer 
        Katie Serenelli, the team doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin Madl;
Whereas Head Coach Dom Starsia has coached the University of Virginia men's 
        lacrosse team for 11 years, and has led the University of Virginia men's 
        lacrosse team to the NCAA Tournament for a university-record 11th 
        consecutive time;
Whereas Coach Starsia has led the team to a school record 15 wins this season;
Whereas Coach Starsia is 1 of only 3 coaches in college lacrosse history to win 
        100 games at 2 different colleges: the University of Virginia and Brown 
        University; and
Whereas Coach Starsia and his coaching staff, including Assistant Coaches David 
        Curry, Marc Van Arsdale, and Hannon Wright deserve much credit for the 
        outstanding determination and accomplishments of their young team: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the University of Virginia men's lacrosse 
        team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse 
        National Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, 
        coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the United 
        States Capitol Building to be honored;
            (3) requests that the President recognize the achievements 
        of the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team and invite 
        them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony honoring a 
        National Champion team; and
            (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to--
                    (A) make available enrolled copies of this 
                resolution to the University of Virginia for 
                appropriate display; and
                    (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to 
                each coach and member of the 2003 NCAA Division I men's 
                lacrosse national championship team.
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