[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 721 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 721

 Congratulating the Grace College Lancers women's basketball team for 
   winning the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association 
                   Division I National Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 4, 2024

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the Grace College Lancers women's basketball team for 
   winning the 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association 
                   Division I National Championship.

Whereas, on March 23, 2024, the Grace College Lancers women's basketball team 
        (referred to in this preamble as the ``Lancers'') won the 2024 National 
        Christian College Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as 
        ``NCCAA'') Division I National Championship in Winona Lake, Indiana;
Whereas, junior Peyton Murphy was named to the all-tournament team for her 
        performance in the 2024 NCCAA Division I tournament;
Whereas senior Maddie Ryman was named the tournament Most Outstanding Player;
Whereas head coach Dan Davis has excelled during his 6 seasons with the Lancers;
Whereas head coach Dan Davis has been aided by assistant coaches and staff;
Whereas the Lancers are supported by members of the Grace College Athletics 
        Department;
Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory marked the first national title 
        for the Lancers;
Whereas the Lancers emerged from the semi-finals with a dramatic and close 
        victory over the Oakland City University Mighty Oaks;
Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory was the final game of the 15-year 
        span of the role of Grace College as host of the NCCAA Division I 
        National Championship; and
Whereas the tradition of the Lancers of excelling in both athletics and 
        academics continues to advance the sport of women's basketball and 
        provide inspiration for future generations of young athletes: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Grace College Lancers women's 
        basketball team for its victory in the National Christian 
        College Athletic Association Division I National Championship; 
        and
            (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work 
        of the players and coaches of the Grace College Lancers women's 
        basketball team, and students, alumni, administration, and 
        support staff that directly contributed to the victory of Grace 
        College in the National Christian College Athletic Association 
        2024 Division I National Championship.
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