[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 344 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 344

Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win 
in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's 
                         Basketball Tournament.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 2009

Mr. Courtney (for himself, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. 
Murphy of Connecticut, Mr. Himes, Mr. Meeks of New York, Ms. Bordallo, 
  Mrs. Capito, Mr. Visclosky, and Mr. Welch) 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 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's 
                         Basketball Tournament.

Whereas, on April 7, 2009, the University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the 
        University of Louisville Cardinals 76 to 54 in the final game of the 
        NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri;
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated with a record of 39-0, defeating each of 
        their opponents by more than double digits;
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated for the third time since 1994-1995;
Whereas the Huskies have won 6 national titles, second most in NCAA Division I 
        women's basketball history;
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore was chosen as the Naismith Award winner, 
        Wooden Award Winner, State Farm Wade Trophy Winner, United States 
        Basketball Writers Association player of the year, and Associated Press 
        player of the year;
Whereas senior Point Guard Renee Montgomery was chosen as the Nancy Lieberman 
        award winner given to the Nation's top point guard;
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore, senior point guard Renee Montgomery, and 
        junior center Tina Charles were chosen as State Farm First Team All-
        Americans;
Whereas junior center Tina Charles was chosen as the Women's Final Four Most 
        Valuable Player;
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore, senior point guard Renee Montgomery, and 
        junior center Tina Charles were chosen as members of the Final Four 
        First All Tournament Team;
Whereas coach Geno Auriemma was chosen as the Associated Press Coach of the 
        Year;
Whereas the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball program has a 100 
        percent graduation rate among 4-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 2009 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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