[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 141 (Tuesday, September 12, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13478-S13479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      UNLV'S WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

 Mr. BRYAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of the women's softball team at the University of Nevada-
Las Vegas. This outstanding group of women and their coaching staff 
have set a standard of excellence in 1995 which is worthy of merit.
  The team results for the 1995 season are the best in the history of 
the university. UNLV softball finished their season ranked fourth in 
the Nation by both a USA Today poll and the NCAA. 

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This is the second straight year that the Rebels have finished in the 
top five. They were the champions of various regional conferences and 
tournaments as well.
  Individual players also received special awards for their 
performances on the field. Five of the women were voted All-Americans, 
and others were selected for special recognition teams. Individual 
players were recognized by the Big West Conference for their athletic 
talent in their respective positions.
  Off the field, the players also achieved academically; six of the 
women were named Scholar-Athletes by UNLV, and four were given the same 
honor by the Big West Conference. The women's softball coach, Shan 
McDonald, was selected Big West Conference Coach of the Year; she is 
assisted by Carol Spanks and Jenny Conden.
  The team will be honored at a tea hosted by UNLV President Carol 
Harter on Sunday, September 17 at 2 p.m. in the Tam Alumni Center. I am 
pleased to congratulate the women's softball team for their outstanding 
accomplishments in the 1995 season.


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