[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 703 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 703

    Congratulating the Miami Heat on their 2012 National Basketball 
                       Association Championship.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 26, 2012

   Ms. Ros-Lehtinen (for herself, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Diaz-
 Balart, Mr. Rivera, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. 
  West, and Mr. Deutch) submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Congratulating the Miami Heat on their 2012 National Basketball 
                       Association Championship.

Whereas American Airlines Arena, located in the City of Miami, Florida, is home 
        court for the Miami Heat;
Whereas, on July 7, 2010, Dwyane Wade decided to re-sign with the Miami Heat;
Whereas, on July 7, 2010, Chris Bosh decided to sign with the Miami Heat and 
        left the Toronto Raptors;
Whereas, on July 8, 2010, LeBron James decided to take his talent to South Beach 
        and sign with the Miami Heat;
Whereas, on July 9, 2010, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh were 
        anointed the Three Kings at a ceremony in American Airlines Arena in 
        Miami;
Whereas, on June 21, 2012, the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 
        the Western Conference Champions, in Game 5 of the National Basketball 
        Association (NBA) Finals by a score of 121-106 to win the 2012 NBA 
        Championship;
Whereas the Miami Heat is the first team in the history of the NBA to win the 
        Finals after trailing in 3 different playoff series, at one point 
        trailing the Indiana Pacers 2 games to 1, the Boston Celtics 3 games to 
        2, and the Oklahoma City Thunder 1 game to 0;
Whereas the Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, and the 
        Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals to reach the 2012 NBA 
        Finals;
Whereas LeBron James of the Miami Heat--

    (1) was named the 2012 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player;

    (2) was named the NBA's 2012 Most Valuable Player for the third time;

    (3) is the first Miami Heat player to be awarded the NBA's Most 
Valuable Player for a basketball season; and

    (4) is the 10th player in NBA history to achieve recognition as both 
the regular season and Finals Most Valuable Player during the same season;

Whereas the ``White Hot'' Miami Heat fans sold out the American Airlines Arena 
        and cheered on their hometown team;
Whereas this 2012 NBA Championship title is the second such title for the Miami 
        Heat, which has long been one of the most outstanding basketball 
        programs in the United States;
Whereas the Miami Heat franchise was formed in 1988;
Whereas in the Miami Heat franchise's brief 24-year history, the team, in 
        addition to this 2nd NBA Championship, has--

    (1) reached the playoffs 16 times;

    (2) won 9 division titles; and

    (3) won 3 conferences titles;

Whereas Dwayne Wade and Udonis Haslem have won their 2nd NBA Championship with 
        the Miami Heat;
Whereas head coach Erik Spoelstra tied Pat Riley for the Heat franchise record 
        with his 34th postseason win;
Whereas the Miami Heat coaching staff was comprised of--

    (1) Erik Spoelstra, head coach;

    (2) Bob McAdoo, assistant coach;

    (3) Keith Askins, assistant coach;

    (4) Ron Rothstein, assistant coach;

    (5) David Fizdale, assistant coach;

    (6) Chad Kammerer, assistant coach;

    (7) Scout Octavio De La Grana, assistant coach and advance scout;

    (8) Bill Foran, strength and condition coach;

    (9) Jay Sabol, athletic trainer;

    (10) Rey Jaffet, assistant trainer; and

    (11) Rob Pimental, assistant trainer;

Whereas the Miami Heat coaching staff exhibited exemplary leadership and 
        guidance of the team during the 2011-2012 season;
Whereas the Miami Heat management is comprised of--

    (1) Mickey Arison, owner and managing partner;

    (2) Pat Riley, president;

    (3) Eric Woolworth, president of business operations; and

    (4) Andy Elisburg, senior vice president and assistant general manager;

Whereas the Miami Heat management has shown a positive commitment to the Miami 
        Heat franchise by successfully acquiring, assembling, and maintaining a 
        team of high-quality, winning players;
Whereas the Miami Heat broadcasters include--

    (1) Eric Reid;

    (2) Tony Florentino;

    (3) Jason Jackson;

    (4) John Crotty;

    (5) Jose Paneda;

    (6) Mike Inglis; and

    (7) Joe Pujala;

Whereas the Miami Heat broadcasters helped transmit all of the Miami Heat games 
        through radio and television;
Whereas, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals--

    (1) Dwayne Wade scored 20 points and acquired 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 
steals, and 3 blocks;

    (2) LeBron James had a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 
13 assists to lead the Miami Heat to victory;

    (3) Chris Bosh scored 24 points and acquired 7 rebounds and 2 blocks; 
and

    (4) Mike Miller made 7 of 8 3-point range shots and scored 23 points;

Whereas the Miami Heat tied an NBA Finals record with 14 3-pointers in Game 5;
Whereas the Miami Heat have not only been players on the court, but they have 
        also been instrumental role models to the South Florida community;
Whereas the Miami Heat organization has a positive civic impact on the south 
        Florida community through--

    (1) Miami HEAT Family Outreach Charitable Fund;

    (2) Heat Academy;

    (3) Heat Scholarships;

    (4) Miami Heat Read to Achieve;

    (5) Miami Heat Fund-Raiser;

    (6) Miami Heat Wheels;

    (7) Shoot for the Stars Books and Basketball Summer Clinics;

    (8) Heat Youth Basketball; and

    (9) the Miami Heat Learn to Swim Program; and

Whereas the Miami Heat fans are a part of this championship by supporting the 
        team and giving the team the energy, strength, love, and passion to 
        compete each and every season: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates--
                    (A) the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 National 
                Basketball Association World Championship and for the 
                players' outstanding performance during the 2011-2012 
                NBA season; and
                    (B) Miami Heat LeBron James for winning the 2012 
                NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award;
            (2) recognizes and praises the achievements of the Miami 
        Heat players, coaches, management, and support staff whose hard 
        work, dedication, and resilience proved instrumental throughout 
        the Miami Heat's championship season;
            (3) commends the south Florida community and the Miami Heat 
        fans for their dedication; and
            (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) each of the Miami Heat players;
                    (B) Pat Riley, Miami Heat president;
                    (C) Micky Arison, Miami Heat owner and managing 
                general partner;
                    (D) Eric Woolworth, Miami Heat president of 
                business operations;
                    (E) Andy Elisburg, Miami Heat senior vice president 
                of basketball operations;
                    (F) each of the Miami Heat coaches and trainers;
                    (G) the Honorable Tomas Regalado, Mayor of the City 
                of Miami, Florida;
                    (H) the Honorable Carlos Gimenez, Mayor of Miami-
                Dade County, Florida;
                    (I) the Honorable Joe Martinez, Chairman of the 
                Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners;
                    (J) all of the Commissioners of the City of Miami 
                and Miami-Dade County; and
                    (K) the Honorable Rock Scott, Governor of the State 
                of Florida.
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