[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 908 Engrossed in House (EH)]








H. Res. 908

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 18, 2006.
Whereas for the first time in 24 years, the Italian National Soccer Team won the 
        Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup;
Whereas Italy is one of the most successful countries in World Cup history, 
        reaching the finals 6 times and winning 4 four championships, in 1934, 
        1938, 1982, and 2006;
Whereas the 2006 championship is due in large part to the extraordinary 
        leadership of head coach Marcello Lippi and team Captain Fabio 
        Cannavaro;
Whereas in 2006, team Italy (known as ``Azzurri'' or simply ``the Blue'') went 
        undefeated in World Cup play and won the final game in only the second 
        World Cup Championship to be determined by shoot-out;
Whereas in winning the World Cup, the Italian National Soccer Team faced 
        adversity and overcame setbacks;
Whereas the vibrant culture and heritage of Italy were brought to our Nation by 
        millions of Italian immigrants;
Whereas Italian Americans have made significant contributions to our Nation in 
        all fields of endeavor;
Whereas Italian Americans rejoiced in the victory of the soccer team of their 
        ancestral homeland, many spontaneously celebrating in American 
        neighborhoods throughout our Nation;
Whereas all Americans can take pride in the knowledge that the United States 
        National Soccer Team was the only team that Italy was unable to defeat 
        during this World Cup, needing to settle with a 1-1 tie; and
Whereas the fans of the Italian National Soccer team, many hailing from the 
        United States, represent some of the most enthusiastic in the world: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives congratulates Italy and the 
Italian National Soccer team on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de 
Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.