[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 123 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 123

 Congratulating the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team on 
 winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association 
                    Women's Ice Hockey Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 25, 2013

  Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey team on 
 winning its second straight National Collegiate Athletic Association 
                    Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Whereas, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, the University of Minnesota Gophers won the 
        2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this 
        preamble as the ``NCAA'') Women's Ice Hockey Championship;
Whereas the 2013 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey Championship is the second straight 
        national championship for the University of Minnesota women's ice hockey 
        team;
Whereas, on Friday, March 22, 2013, the University of Minnesota defeated Boston 
        College in overtime in the Frozen Four semifinal game by a score of 3 to 
        2 to advance to the national championship game;
Whereas the national championship game was played before a sold-out crowd at the 
        Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Whereas the University of Minnesota won the 2013 NCAA Women's Ice Hockey 
        Championship by defeating Boston University by a score of 6 to 3;
Whereas, by winning the national championship game, the University of Minnesota 
        improved upon its NCAA record for consecutive home wins, claiming its 
        27th straight victory at Ridder Arena and tying Harvard University for 
        the record for most consecutive home wins;
Whereas the University of Minnesota finished the 2012-2013 season with an 
        unprecedented record of 41 wins, 0 losses, and 0 ties;
Whereas the University of Minnesota had a postseason record of 7 wins and 0 
        losses, becoming the first team in the 13-year history of NCAA women's 
        ice hockey to finish the season with a perfect record; and
Whereas University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and Athletic Director 
        Norward Teague demonstrated great leadership bringing athletic success 
        to the University of Minnesota: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the 
        University of Minnesota win the 2013 National Collegiate 
        Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
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