[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 320 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 25, 2007.
Whereas, on April 3, 2007, before a crowd of over 20,000 fans, the University of 
        Tennessee women's basketball team (the ``Lady Vols'') defeated the 
        Scarlet Knights of Rutgers by a score of 59-46 to win the 2007 National 
        Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Basketball 
        Championship;
Whereas this championship was the first national title for the Lady Vols since 
        their 3-year championship run in 1996-98, and their 7th national title 
        in the last 20 years;
Whereas the Lady Vols were successful due to the leadership of Coach Pat 
        Summitt, the Nation's all-time winningest NCAA basketball coach (men's 
        or women's) with 947 wins over 33 seasons at the University of 
        Tennessee;
Whereas Joan Cronan, the Women's Athletics Director, has shown vision and 
        leadership throughout her 24-year career at the University of Tennessee 
        and created one of the most visible and respected athletic programs in 
        the country;
Whereas the Lady Vols were undefeated in conference games during the 2006-2007 
        season and compiled an impressive overall record of 34 wins and 3 
        losses;
Whereas Candace Parker tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists and was 
        selected the Most Outstanding Player for the 2007 tournament, becoming 
        the 5th Lady Volunteer to be so honored, following in the footsteps of 
        Chamique Holdsclaw (1998, 1997), Michelle Marciniak (1996), Bridgette 
        Gordon (1989), and Tonya Edwards (1987);
Whereas Shannon Bobbitt, who at only 5 feet, 2 inches, is the smallest player 
        ever at the University of Tennessee, scored 3 decisive 3-pointers in the 
        2nd half, finished the game with 13 points, and was named to the 2007 
        All-Tournament Team;
Whereas Nicky Anosike had a career high of 16 rebounds and was named to the 2007 
        All-Tournament team;
Whereas senior Sidney Spencer scored 11 points and Alberta Auguste scored 10 
        points, with both players achieving a combined 6 for 6 from the free 
        throw line;
Whereas Alexis Hornbuckle played outstanding defense and created energy on the 
        court;
Whereas Dominique Redding and Alex Fuller also contributed to the team's 
        victory;
Whereas the 2006-2007 team has an average GPA above 3.0; and
Whereas Coach Pat Summitt's Lady Vols continue their remarkable graduation rate, 
        with every student athlete who has completed her eligibility at the 
        University of Tennessee either graduating or working toward all of the 
        requirements for graduation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball 
        team for being champions on and off the court and for their victory in 
        the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship;
            (2) recognizes the significant achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, alumni, and support staff whose dedication and hard work 
        helped the University of Tennessee Lady Vols win the NCAA championship; 
        and
            (3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives 
        to transmit copies of this resolution to the following for appropriate 
        display--
                    (A) Dr. John D. Petersen, President of the University of 
                Tennessee;
                    (B) Dr. Loren Crabtree, Chancellor of the University of 
                Tennessee, Knoxville;
                    (C) Joan Cronan, Women's Athletics Director; and
                    (D) Pat Summitt, Women's Basketball Head Coach.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.