[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 485 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 485

  Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National 
                  Basketball Association Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 25, 2014

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National 
                  Basketball Association Championship.

Whereas the San Antonio Spurs (referred to in this preamble as the ``Spurs'') 
        won their fifth National Basketball Association (referred to in this 
        preamble as the ``NBA'') Championship in franchise history on Sunday, 
        June 15, 2014, by defeating the Miami Heat with a score of 104-87 in the 
        fifth game of the NBA Finals at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas;
Whereas during the 2014 NBA playoffs, the Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 
        Portland Trailblazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Miami Heat;
Whereas the Spurs defeated the Miami Heat, in a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals, 
        to clinch their fourth title in less than a decade;
Whereas the San Antonio Spurs overcame an early 16-point deficit to finish the 
        final series in a decisive fashion, winning by 17 points and securing 
        the NBA championship in only 5 games;
Whereas during the 2014 postseason, the Spurs won more playoff games by 15 
        points or more than any team in NBA history;
Whereas the Spurs outscored opponents in the playoffs by 214 points and finished 
        the NBA Finals with a plus 70 point differential, both of which are NBA 
        records;
Whereas the Spurs have the highest field-goal percentage in NBA Finals history 
        at 52.8 percent;
Whereas since its founding in 1967, the San Antonio Spurs franchise has won 5 
        world championships, 6 conference titles, and 20 division titles;
Whereas the 2013-2014 Spurs roster was comprised of players Jeff Ayres, Aron 
        Baynes, Marco Belinelli, Matt Bonner, Austin Daye, Boris Diaw, Tim 
        Duncan, Manu Ginobli, Danny Green, Damion James, Cory Joseph, Kawhi 
        Leonard, Patty Mills, Tony Parker, and Tiago Splitter, all of whom 
        contributed positively to the team's success;
Whereas, Kawhi Leonard was named the Most Valuable Player during the 2014 
        Finals, averaging 22 points and 10 rebounds for the San Antonio Spurs;
Whereas Tim Duncan broke the record previously held by Kareem Abdul-Jabar for 
        most postseason minutes with 8,870 minutes and exceeded Earvin ``Magic'' 
        Johnson's previous record for postseason double-doubles with 158;
Whereas Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobli have more playoff wins 
        combined than any other 3 players on one team in NBA history;
Whereas Spurs Head Coach and 2014 NBA Coach of the Year Award Winner Gregg 
        Popovich added to his growing list of accomplishments and impressive 
        legacy by winning his fifth NBA championship;
Whereas Spurs Sports and Entertainment owner and Chief Executive Officer Peter 
        Holt and General Manager R. C. Buford have built the Spurs into one of 
        the most successful organizations in NBA history;
Whereas the Spurs coaching staff and management have shown a positive commitment 
        to the franchise by successfully acquiring and maintaining a team of 
        players dedicated to discipline, leadership, and achievement;
Whereas the Spurs serve the greater San Antonio community by promoting education 
        and literacy, encouraging civic responsibility and engagement, and 
        striving to enhance the quality of life for San Antonians and South 
        Texans alike; and
Whereas the Spurs remain the pride and joy of the City of San Antonio: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 
        2014 National Basketball Association Finals;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2014 season;
            (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an 
        enrolled version of this resolution for presentation to--
                    (A) the owner of San Antonio Spurs;
                    (B) the general manager for the San Antonio Spurs; 
                and
                    (C) the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
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