[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 107 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 107

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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 21, 2009

   Mr. Dodd (for himself and Mr. Lieberman) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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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 
        National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's 
        Basketball Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri;
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated in the 2009 season, with a record of 39-0, 
        and bested each opposing team by at least double digits;
Whereas the Huskies have won 6 national titles, the second most in the history 
        of NCAA Division I women's basketball;
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore was chosen as the Naismith Award winner, 
        the Wooden Award winner, the State Farm Wade Trophy winner, the United 
        States Basketball Writers Association player of the year, and the 
        Associated Press player of the year;
Whereas senior point guard Renee Montgomery was chosen as the winner of the 
        Nancy Lieberman award, which is given to the top point guard in the 
        Nation;
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 State Farm First Team All-
        Americans;
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 Head 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, exemplifying the 
        commitment of the team 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 time and tireless efforts to the 
        perfect record of the team and the NCAA women's basketball championship 
        title; and
Whereas the residents of Connecticut and Huskies fans worldwide are to be 
        commended for their longstanding support, perseverance, and pride in the 
        University of Connecticut Huskies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (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) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to 
        the President of the University of Connecticut, Michael Hogan, 
        and the head coach of the University of Connecticut Huskies, 
        Geno Auriemma.
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