[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 296 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 296

   Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team for 
                winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 31, 2019

 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
    Durbin, Mr. Jones, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms. 
Baldwin, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Casey, Ms. Harris, Mr. Leahy, Mr. 
Brown, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Booker, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Stabenow, 
Mr. Markey, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Warren, Ms. Cortez Masto, 
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Warner, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Merkley, Ms. 
     Hassan, Mr. Peters, Mr. Kaine, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Carper, Mr. 
Whitehouse, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Schumer, and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
                      Science, and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team for 
                winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Whereas, on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, the United States Women's National 
        Soccer Team (referred to in this preamble as the ``USWNT'') won the 2019 
        FIFA Women's World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the ``Women's 
        World Cup'');
Whereas during the Women's World Cup the USWNT finished first in its group 
        before eliminating teams representing Spain, France, and England in the 
        knockout stages to reach the final;
Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the 
        final, winning the Women's World Cup championship twice in a row and 
        becoming the first team to win the Women's World Cup 4 times;
Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal in every match it played during the 
        Women's World Cup;
Whereas, in the final match against the Netherlands, Megan Rapinoe scored in the 
        61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in the 69th minute of the match;
Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and other members of the defensive line 
        played key roles in preventing the Netherlands from scoring against the 
        United States;
Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be congratulated, including captains 
        Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe, as well as Morgan Brian, 
        Abby Dahlkemper, Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Adrianna 
        Franch, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Rose 
        Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, 
        Kelley O'Hara, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Emily 
        Sonnett;
Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to win consecutive FIFA Women's 
        World Cup titles, displayed extraordinary leadership in adjusting the 
        team's starting lineup as the tournament progressed in order to promote 
        teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player;
Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented with the Golden Boot award, which is awarded 
        to the individual who scores the most goals in the tournament, and the 
        Golden Ball award, which is awarded to the tournament's best player;
Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with the Silver Boot award, which is awarded 
        to the individual who scores the second-most goals in the tournament, 
        and Rose Lavelle was presented with the Bronze Ball award, which is 
        awarded to the third-best player in the tournament;
Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by historic attacking prowess, setting all-time 
        records for goals scored in a single game and throughout the entire 
        Women's World Cup, as well as a strong defensive record, conceding only 
        3 goals over 7 games;
Whereas every participant in the Women's World Cup from nations all over the 
        world showed the extraordinary quality and spirit of women's soccer, and 
        will serve as an inspiration to not only women and girls, but to all 
        people as they chase their dreams;
Whereas for decades the USWNT has been leading the fight to grow and promote 
        women's soccer;
Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight for equal pay for female athletes; and
Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across the United States showed their 
        unmitigated support for the USWNT as they competed in France: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning the 2019 FIFA 
        Women's World Cup through spectacular skill, teamwork, and 
        determination;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players, 
        coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the USWNT;
            (3) stands in solidarity with the women of the USWNT as 
        they fight for equal pay; and
            (4) celebrates the contributions of the millions of fans 
        across the United States, and the world, who cheered the USWNT 
        to victory, and made the players the best supported team in the 
        world.
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