III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 246 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 20, 2007 Mrs. Hutchison (for herself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the National Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas on June 14, 2007, the San Antonio Spurs (Spurs) won their fourth National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship since 1999 by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4 to 0; Whereas Tony Parker won his first NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award after shooting 57 percent for the series and averaging 24.5 points per game; Whereas Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich added to his growing legacy by winning his fourth NBA championship; Whereas Spurs owner and Chief Executive Officer Peter Holt and General Manager R.C. Buford have built the San Antonio Spurs into one of the best organizations in NBA history; Whereas the Spurs hold an all-time record of 16 wins and 6 losses in the NBA Finals; Whereas the Spurs have the best winning percentage in NBA Finals history; Whereas the Spurs are committed to serving the San Antonio community by promoting education, achievement, and civic responsibility; and Whereas the Spurs are the pride and joy of the City of San Antonio: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship; and (2)respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit 1 enrolled copy of this resolution to Senator Hutchison for presentation to the San Antonio Spurs.