[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 754 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 754
Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its
performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 17, 2007
Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Walsh of New York,
Mrs. Bono, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Van Hollen,
Mr. Arcuri, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Watson, and Mr. Towns) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its
performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China and the performance of the
United States Women's National Soccer Team marks an exciting new chapter
in the continued development of women's athletics;
Whereas the United States all-time tournament record now stands at 24 wins, 3
draws and 3 defeats; including being 1 of only a pair of nations to have
twice won the FIFA Women's World Cup;
Whereas the United States completed this year's tournament with a record of 4
victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat; including victories over Sweden, the
rapidly improving English, African Champions Nigeria, and long-time
rival Norway in the Third Place Match;
Whereas the victory over Norway in the Third Place Match, following the
disappointment of losing in the semi-final, provided a perfect display
of the team's character and determination and maintains its record as
being the only country to finish in the top 3 in all 5 Women's World Cup
tournaments that have been contested;
Whereas Abby Wambach's 2 goals in the Third Place Match gave her a team leading
6 goals in 6 matches and won her the ``Silver Shoe'' as the tournament's
second leading goal scorer overall;
Whereas the team's performance included the leadership of veteran players, among
them: 5-time World Cup veteran, Kristine Lilly; 4-time veteran Briana
Scurry; and 3-time veterans Christie Rampone and Kate Markgraf;
Whereas Kristine Lilly becomes the first and only female player to participate
in all 5 FIFA Women's World Cups, including being in the starting line-
up for each and every United States match, since its inception in 1991;
Whereas the team's performance also highlights the continued development of
world-class players who ensure that the future of the United States
Women's National Team program looks very bright, including: Nicole
Barnhart, Shannon Boxx, Marian Dalmy, Lori Chalupny, Tina Ellertson,
Angela Hucles, Marci Jobson, Natasha Kai, Carli Lloyd, Stephanie Lopez,
Heather O'Reilly, Leslie Osborne, Hope Solo, Lindsay Tarpley, Aly Wagner
and Cat Whitehill;
Whereas the Team's make-up reflects a diverse collection of backgrounds and
experiences, representing 15 different States, which celebrates our
Nation's collective culture and heritage;
Whereas the Team's on and off the field accomplishments and contribution to
American female athletics cannot be overstated;
Whereas the Team's success reflects the continued explosive growth in popularity
of soccer in the United States and symbolizes the emerging role of
soccer for young Americans in sports and society;
Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup Championship performance by Germany must
also to be recognized and congratulated for reaching the pinnacle of
success in women's soccer and signifies the growing opportunities for
women to compete and succeed around the globe;
Whereas the rapid development and quality of women's soccer worldwide owes much
to the pioneering efforts of female American role models and the
athletic opportunities made available to them over the past 3 decades;
Whereas the improving quality of women's soccer worldwide, as displayed at the
2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, creates great anticipation for more of the
same as we look forward to the 2008 Summer Olympics and the start of a
new women's professional soccer league in the United States in 2009; and
Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China and the performance of the
United States Women's National Soccer Team speaks to parents about the
importance of athletic participation for building character and
confidence in their children: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the United States Women's National Soccer
Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in
China;
(2) recognizes Greg Ryan, the head coach of the United
States Women's National Team, his assistant coaches, trainers
and managers, and every player on the Team for their dedication
to excellence; and
(3) commends the United States Soccer Federation, the
United States Soccer Foundation, and the supporters, coaches,
referees, and parents of young soccer players across America
for their role in the success of soccer in the United States.
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