III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 247 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 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

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.