[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1323 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 15, 2008.
Whereas, on June 3, 2008, the Arizona State University Sun Devils won the 2008 
        NCAA Women's College World Series with a resounding 11 to 0 defeat over 
        the Texas A&M Aggies;
Whereas this win marked the first national title for Arizona State University in 
        softball;
Whereas the Arizona State University Sun Devils set a record for the highest 
        margin of victory during a championship game in the NCAA Women's College 
        World Series history;
Whereas the Arizona State University women's softball team won an impressive 66 
        games this season and went 56 to 5 during the season and went 10 for 10 
        in the post season under the leadership of Coach Clint Myers;
Whereas super slugger Kaitlin Cochran set a new, NCAA single-season record by 
        drawing 29 intentional walks;
Whereas pitcher Katie Burkhart earned Most Valuable Player honors in the Women's 
        College World Series with 53 strikeouts and a perfect record of 5 wins 
        to 0 losses;
Whereas the Arizona State University coaching staff, comprised of Head Coach 
        Clint Meyers and Assistant Coaches Kirsten Voak and Robert Wager, was 
        named the NFCA's NCAA Division I National Coaching Staff of the Year;
Whereas 6 players, were named to the Louisville Slugger/NFCA All-Pacific Region 
        Team;
Whereas 5 of those 6 players, Katie Burkhart, Mindy Cowles, Krista Donnenwirth, 
        Kaitlin Cochran, and Jackie Vasquez, advanced to earn Louisville 
        Slugger/NFCA All-America honors;
Whereas the Arizona State University softball team earned the enthusiastic 
        support of students, faculty, alumni, and Sun Devils fans across the 
        country during their national championship season; and
Whereas the Arizona State University softball team is an inspiration to student 
        athletes in Arizona and across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Arizona State University softball team for their 
        victory in the 2008 Women's College World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, 
        and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the Arizona State 
        University Sun Devils win the championship; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a 
        copy of this resolution to Arizona State University President Michael 
        Crow, softball Coach Clint Myers, and Athletic Director Lisa Love for 
        appropriate display.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.