[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1259 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 15, 2008.
Whereas on May 18, 2008, the Hamilton College Continentals women's lacrosse team 
        captured the NCAA Division III championship and completed the best 
        season in the team's 29-year history;
Whereas the Continentals are the first team in the College's history to reach 
        the national semifinals in any NCAA championship;
Whereas the Continentals completed the 2008 season with a remarkable 21-1 record 
        and won 19 straight games, which is the longest winning streak in 
        Division III women's lacrosse;
Whereas the Continentals are led by team captains Tara Eckberg of Castle Rock, 
        CO; Jen McGowan of Jericho, VT; Nicole Tetreault of Guilderland, NY; and 
        are comprised of the following outstanding players: Kate Fowler of 
        Branford, CT; Allie Shpall of Greenwood Village, CO; Laura Stern of 
        Shaker Heights, OH; Becca Green of Wynnewood, PA; Matilda Andersson of 
        Annapolis, MD; Kayla Bettenhauser of West Babylon, NY; Katie White of 
        Stonington, CT; Kate Marek of Alexandria, VA; Audrey Nebergall of 
        Tiverton, RI; Kriti Dave of Newton, MA; Liz Rave of Huntington, NY; 
        Hilary Saverin of New Canaan, CT; Kaillie Briscoe of Orangeville, 
        Ontario; Anne Graveley of Queensbury, NY; Katie Gambir of Darien, CT; 
        Sarah Bray of Rockville, MD; Catie Gibbons of Clarks Summit, PA; and Liz 
        Benjamin of Garrison, NY;
Whereas head coach Patty Kloidt, assisted by Amanda Nobis and Mackay Rippey, 
        merit recognition and praise for guiding the Continentals to their 
        championship win, and were named the Liberty League Coaching Staff of 
        the Year in 2008, and Patty Kloidt was named 2008 NCAA Division III 
        Coach of the Year by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches 
        Association;
Whereas four Continentals won All-America awards this year, six players were 
        selected to the all-region team, and nine players were selected to the 
        all-league team; and
Whereas the Continentals are shining examples of the products of hard work and 
        commitment, and have inspired and brought pride to their community as 
        well as their loved ones and the students and alumni of Hamilton 
        College: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the Hamilton 
College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse 
championship and commends them on their contributions to Hamilton College, 
women's athletics, and the sport of lacrosse.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.