[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1239 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1239

Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win 
       in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 13, 2010

Mr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. 
 Himes, Mr. Murphy of Connecticut, Mr. Meeks of New York, Ms. Norton, 
 Mr. Putnam, and Mr. Sestak) submitted the following resolution; which 
          was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win 
       in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

Whereas, on April 6, 2010, the University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the 
        University of Stanford Cardinal 53 to 47 in the final game of the 
        National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball 
        Tournament in San Antonio, Texas;
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated with a record of 39-0, defeating 38 of their 
        39 opponents by more than 10 points;
Whereas the Huskies have won a record 78 games in a row;
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated for the 4th time since 1994-1995;
Whereas the Huskies have won 7 national titles, second most in NCAA Division I 
        women's basketball history;
Whereas senior center Tina Charles was chosen as the Naismith Award winner, the 
        Wooden Award winner, the United States Basketball Writers Association 
        player of the year, and Associated Press player of the year;
Whereas junior forward Maya More was chosen as the State Farm Wade Trophy player 
        of the year and as the Women's Final Four Most Valuable Player;
Whereas Moore and Charles were chosen as first team All-Americans and as members 
        of the Final Four First All Tournament Team;
Whereas Coach Geno Auriemma, who holds the highest winning percentage among 
        active coaches, serves as president of the Women's Basketball Coaches 
        Association and coach of the 2012 United States Olympic team;
Whereas the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball program has a 100 
        percent graduation rate among four-year players, representing the team's 
        commitment to achievement in the classroom as well as on the court;
Whereas each player, coach, athletic trainer, and staff member of the University 
        of Connecticut Huskies dedicated their season and their tireless efforts 
        to their perfect record and the NCAA championship; and
Whereas residents of Connecticut and Huskies fans worldwide are to be commended 
        for their longstanding support, perseverance, and pride in this team: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for 
        their historic win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, and support staff who were instrumental in the 
        Huskies' victory; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution to University of Connecticut 
        President Michael Hogan and head coach Geno Auriemma for 
        appropriate display.
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