[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 138 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 138

Congratulating the Providence College Men's Ice Hockey team for winning 
            the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 16, 2015

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Providence College Men's Ice Hockey team for winning 
            the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championship.

Whereas on Saturday, April 11, 2015, the Providence College Friars won the 2015 
        NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey National Championship by defeating the 
        Boston University Terriers by a score of 4 to 3 at TD Garden in Boston, 
        Massachusetts;
Whereas numbers 16, 10, and 6 scored the first three goals for the Friars to 
        keep the game close;
Whereas the extraordinary goal by number 22 in the third period put Providence 
        College in the lead for good;
Whereas the superb goaltending of number 32 held back Boston University's 
        scoring attacks and sealed the victory for the Friars, earning him Most 
        Outstanding Player honors of the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey 
        Tournament;
Whereas the season-long contributions and dedication of all players and coaches 
        of the Friars' hockey team contributed to this National Championship 
        season;
Whereas this is the first NCAA Championship for the Providence College Men's Ice 
        Hockey team;
Whereas the Providence College Friars finished the season with 26 wins and 
        outscored its opponents 19 to 10 in the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey 
        Tournament; and
Whereas the Providence College Men's Ice Hockey team became the latest Rhode 
        Island college team to win a National Championship and earn the pride of 
        the State: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Providence College Men's Ice Hockey 
        team for winning the 2015 NCAA Division I National 
        Championship;
            (2) commends the players, coaches, and staff of the 
        Providence College Men's Ice Hockey team for their hard work 
        and dedication in making this the most successful season in 
        team history; and
            (3) recognizes the Providence College students, alumni, and 
        fans who supported the Men's Ice Hockey team in its pursuit of 
        a National Championship.
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