[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 247 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 247

     Commending the University of Washington Men's Crew, the 2007 
             Intercollegiate Rowing Association Champions.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 20, 2007

  Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Commending the University of Washington Men's Crew, the 2007 
             Intercollegiate Rowing Association Champions.

Whereas crew is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the United States, dating 
        back to 1852;
Whereas the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship, which began in 
        1895, is the oldest college rowing championship in the United States and 
        is one of the most prestigious championships in collegiate rowing;
Whereas the University of Washington first attended the Intercollegiate Rowing 
        Association Championship in the 1913;
Whereas the Washington Huskies Men's Crew Team was the number 1 ranked team in 
        the United States all season and entered the Intercollegiate Rowing 
        Association Championships as the top seeded team;
Whereas the University of Washington's varsity eight, second varsity eight, and 
        open four each won gold medals in their respective races, and the 
        freshman eight took home the bronze medal;
Whereas this is the 12th varsity eight title won by University of Washington at 
        the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships, and the first such 
        win by the Huskies since 1997;
Whereas the Huskies also won the Ten Eyck Trophy for the first time since 1970 
        by winning the overall points championship;
Whereas the entire University of Washington Men's Crew Team should be commended 
        for demonstrating determination, work ethic, attitude, and heart; and
Whereas the members of the Men's Crew Team have brought great honor to 
        themselves, their families, the University of Washington, and the State 
        of Washington: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the University of Washington Men's Crew Team 
        for winning the 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association 
        Championship and acquiring the Ten Eyck Trophy; and
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the rowers, coaches, and 
        staff whose skill, discipline, and dedication allowed them to 
        reach such heights.
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