[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1147 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 19, 2008.
Whereas on March 29, 2008, the Northern Kentucky University Norse defeated the 
        University of South Dakota Coyotes 63-58 to become the 2008 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II women's basketball 
        national champions;
Whereas the Norse overcame a 9 point deficit with 6 minutes remaining to secure 
        the victory;
Whereas the Norse had to win 10 of their last 11 games to win the tournament;
Whereas the team finished their extraordinary 2007-2008 season with a 28-8 
        record;
Whereas Angela Healy, a senior from Fort Thomas, was named the Elite Eight's 
        Most Outstanding Player;
Whereas this championship marks the second time the North Kentucky University 
        women's basketball team has won the national title;
Whereas by excelling in academics and athletics, Nicole Chiodi, Angela Healy, 
        Karen Brackman, Cassie Brannen, Danyelle Echoles, Jessie Slack, Jessica 
        Wendeln, Rachel Lantry, Kendra Caldwell, Diondra Holliday, and Rita 
        Stefan are great role models for young women across the Nation;
Whereas Head Coach Nancy Winstel, Assistant Coach Matt Schmidt, Assistant Coach 
        Danielle Zimmerman, and Strength and Conditioning Coach Livey 
        Birkenhauer deserve recognition for their work guiding the Norse to 
        their second national championship;
Whereas the Norse players, coaches, and those associated with the women's 
        basketball team represented Northern Kentucky University and the 
        Commonwealth of Kentucky with exemplary sportsmanship and 
        competitiveness throughout the season; and
Whereas residents of Kentucky and Norse fans worldwide are to be commended for 
        their longstanding support, perseverance, and pride in the team: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the amazing performance of the Northern Kentucky 
        University Norse in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 
        Division II women's basketball tournament; and
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, 
        and support staff who were instrumental in the Norse championship.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.