Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship.

Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship.

Whereas, on December 8, 2024, the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team (referred to in this preamble as the “Bears”) defeated the nationally ranked William Smith Herons, 3 to 0, to win the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship;

Whereas the Bears demonstrated extraordinary teamwork, skill, and hard work throughout this victory and the entire season;

Whereas the Bears attained a 23–0–2 record during this season;

Whereas the Bears achieved the top ranking in the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer season;

Whereas the coaching staff led by head coach Jim Conlon provided outstanding leadership and strategy, contributing significantly to the victories throughout the season, culminating with the end-of-year victory in the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship;

Whereas Olivia Clemons was named Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All-Tournament Offensive Player, finishing the season with an impressive 22 goals and 6 assists;

Whereas head coach Jim Conlon and assistant coaches Brandon Santel, Amanda Kesler, and Katharine Zaber were named Coaching Staff of the Year;

Whereas 4 players earned First-Team honors, 2 players earned honorable mention nods, and 4 players were selected to the All-Tournament Team; and

Whereas fans of the Bears demonstrated enthusiasm and loyalty in supporting their team throughout the 2024 NCAA Division III soccer season: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) commends the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team on winning the 2024 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship;

(2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support staff of the Bears;

(3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the Washington University in St. Louis;

(4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of the Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field; and

(5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—

(A) the Chancellor of the Washington University in St. Louis, Andrew D. Martin;

(B) the Director of Athletics of the Washington University Bears, Anthony J. Azama; and

(C) the head coach of the Washington University Bears women's soccer team, Jim Conlon.