[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 487 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 487

Congratulating the University of Wisconsin Badgers on winning the 2021 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Volleyball 
                             Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             January 12 (legislative day, January 10), 2022

   Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the University of Wisconsin Badgers on winning the 2021 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Volleyball 
                             Championship.

Whereas, on December 18, 2021, the University of Wisconsin Badgers won the 2021 
        National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble 
        as the ``NCAA'') Division I Women's Volleyball Championship and finished 
        the season with an impressive record of 31 wins and 3 losses;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin women's volleyball team defeated the 
        University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in a thrilling 5-set match to win the 
        program's first ever national championship;
Whereas the following players should be congratulated for their hard work and 
        dedication in representing the University of Wisconsin with dignity: 
        Izzy Ashburn, Lauren Barnes, Joslyn Boyer, Giorgia Civita, Jade Demps, 
        Liz Gregorski, MJ Hammill, Danielle Hart, Sydney Hilley, Lauren Jardine, 
        Grace Loberg, Anna MacDonald, Julia Orzol, Sydney Reed, Dana Rettke, 
        Devyn Robinson, Anna Smrek, and Julia Wohlert;
Whereas the Badgers were led by an outstanding coaching and support staff, 
        including Kelly Sheffield, Brittany Dildine, Gary White, Jessica 
        Williams, Annemarie Hickey, Mackenzie Long, Kristen Walker, Kevin 
        Schultz, Katie Smith, Diane Nordstrom, and Bianca Miceli;
Whereas the championship point was scored by senior middle blocker Dana Rettke, 
        the 2021 National Player of the Year and the only 5-time American 
        Volleyball Coaches Association (referred to in this preamble as the 
        ``AVCA'') First-Team All-American in NCAA Volleyball history;
Whereas freshman opposite hitter Anna Smrek was named the Most Outstanding 
        Player of the NCAA National Championship, while Dana Rettke and Sydney 
        Hilley were also named to the NCAA National Championship All-Tournament 
        Team;
Whereas senior setter Sydney Hilley was also selected as the 2021 Senior CLASS 
        Award recipient as the most outstanding senior student-athlete in 
        Division I women's volleyball;
Whereas Assistant Coach Brittany Dildine was named the AVCA Division I National 
        Assistant Coach of the Year;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin women's volleyball team--

    (1) captured the 2021 Big Ten conference championship for the third 
consecutive season;

    (2) featured 3 players who earned AVCA All-American honors at the end 
of the season, Dana Rettke, Sydney Hilley, and Lauren Barnes; and

    (3) has had a history of players, past and present, who also represent 
the University of Wisconsin on the international stage;

Whereas the players and staff persevered through the challenges presented by the 
        COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas the Badger women's volleyball team has brought great pride and honor to 
        the University of Wisconsin and its alumni, loyal fans, and the State of 
        Wisconsin: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the University of Wisconsin Badgers on 
        winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
        Division I Women's Volleyball Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        and staff who contributed to this championship season; and
            (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation 
        to--
                    (A) the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, 
                Rebecca Blank;
                    (B) the Athletic Director of the University of 
                Wisconsin, Chris McIntosh; and
                    (C) the Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin 
                volleyball team, Kelly Sheffield.
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