III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 168 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 4, 2009 Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commending the University of Washington women’s softball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women’s College World Series.

Whereas on June 2, 2009, for the first time in university history, the University of Washington Women Huskies won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national softball championship game with a 3-2 victory over the University of Florida Gators; Whereas University of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie was named the Women's College World Series Most Valuable Player and the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year; Whereas the Huskies finished the 2009 season with an impressive record of 51-12; Whereas the members of the 2009 University of Washington softball team are excellent representatives of a university that is 1 of the premier academic institutions in Washington State, producing many outstanding student-athletes and other leaders; and Whereas the members of the women’s softball 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)congratulates the University of Washington softball team for winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series; (2)recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Washington win the championship; and (3)respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A)Mark A. Emmert, president of the University of Washington; (B)Scott Woodward, director of athletics of the University of Washington; and (C)Heather Tarr, head coach of the University of Washington softball team.