[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 61 (Monday, April 3, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H4043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 
                                  TEAM

  (Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, Hooray for the University 
of Connecticut Women's Basketball Team, which won the national 
championship yesterday. In a come-from-behind victory, the Huskies 
capped a perfect season, finishing the year with 35 wins and zero 
losses. Just one other team in women's basketball history has managed 
to win the national title undefeated.
  For the past 5 months, the Huskies have defeated their opponents by 
an average margin of more than 30 points. Though yesterday's game was a 
nail-biter to the end, UConn did not let us down. Led by player of the 
year Rebecca Lobo, Jamelle Elliott, and Jennifer Rizzotti, the Huskies 
rallied in the second half to overcome a nine point second half 
deficit. A strong team effort, supported by Kara Wolters, Nykesha 
Sales, Carla Berube, and Pam Webber, helped UConn pull ahead and stay 
ahead within the final minutes of the game.
  Women's sports have come a long way since I played basketball and I 
was pleased to be able to watch the extraordinary skill and grit of the 
UConn women on national television yesterday. The UConn women's team 
has raised Husky-mania to a new level in Connecticut, and has also 
inspired thousands of young women to pursue their athletic dreams.
  Once again, congratulations to the UConn Huskies. You have made the 
entire State of Connecticut proud.


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