[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 958 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 958

    Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for 
      securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            December 8, 2009

Mr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. George Miller of California, Mrs. Bono 
 Mack, and Mr. Reichert) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for 
      securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Whereas, on October 10, 2009, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the United States 
        Men's Soccer Team achieved an impressive victory over the Honduran Men's 
        National Soccer Team by a score of 3 to 2 in its penultimate qualifying 
        match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup;
Whereas 2 goals by forward Conor Casey, 1 goal by midfielder Landon Donovan, 3 
        critical saves by goalkeeper Tim Howard, and an untiring effort by all 
        players led to their ultimate victory;
Whereas with its victory over the Honduran Men's National Soccer Team, the 
        United States Men's Soccer Team has joined the national soccer teams 
        from Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, and South Korea as the only teams 
        that will have participated in all 6 FIFA World Cups since 1990, 
        including the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa;
Whereas with its dramatic and emotional come-from-behind tie against the Costa 
        Rican Men's National Soccer Team by a score of 2 to 2 on October 14, 
        2009, the United States finished in first place in the CONCACAF World 
        Cup qualifying standings; and
Whereas the entire United States Men's National Soccer Team has demonstrated 
        once again that United States soccer is on par with the level of soccer 
        played in nations that claim it as their national sport: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates the 
United States Men's National Soccer Team for its achievement in 
securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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