[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 234 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 234

 Honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the Women's National Basketball 
                       Association Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 25, 2003

   Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Levin) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the Women's National Basketball 
                       Association Championship.

Whereas on September 16, 2003, the Detroit Shock won the Women's National 
        Basketball Association Championship by defeating the 2-time defending 
        champion Los Angeles Sparks, 83 to 78;
Whereas the Shock won a league-best 25 games, a year after losing a league-worst 
        23, becoming the first team in any major sport since 1890 to finish 
        first in the entire league after finishing last the previous season;
Whereas the enthusiasm and support for the Shock by the people of Detroit and of 
        Michigan was clearly demonstrated by the fact that the final game was 
        attended by a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) record 
        crowd of over 22,000 people;
Whereas the Shock completed an incredible season with the strong performances of 
        Finals Most Valuable Player Ruth Riley's career-high 27 points, Swin 
        Cash's 13 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, and Deanna Nolan's 17 
        points;
Whereas Cheryl Ford, the 2003 WNBA Rookie of the Year, became the first rookie 
        in league history to average more than 10 points and 10 rebounds per 
        game;
Whereas Detroit Shock Head Coach Bill Laimbeer was named 2003 WNBA Coach of the 
        Year after transforming the Shock into the best team in the league in 
        his first year as head coach;
Whereas in honor of the Shock's championship, the Palace of Auburn Hills is 
        officially changing its address to Three Championship Drive; and
Whereas the Shock have demonstrated great strength, skill, and perseverance 
        during the 2003 season and have made the entire State of Michigan proud: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2003 
        Women's National Basketball Association Championship and 
        recognizes all the players, coaches, support staff, and fans 
        who were instrumental in this achievement; and
            (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to the Detroit Shock for 
        appropriate display.
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