[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8515-S8516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 140--CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S SOCCER 
TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1999 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT 
CONTRIBUTION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TEAM MEMBER TO THE UNITED STATES AND TO 
  THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN'S SPORTS, AND INVITING THE MEMBERS OF THE 
 UNITED STATES WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM TO THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL TO BE 
      HONORED AND RECOGNIZED BY THE SENATE FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

  Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 140

       Whereas each of the athletes on the United States women's 
     soccer team has honored the Nation through her dedication to 
     excellence;
       Whereas the United States women's soccer team has raised 
     the level of awareness and appreciation for women's sports 
     throughout the United States;
       Whereas the members of the United States women's soccer 
     team have become positive role models for the young people of 
     the United States aspiring to participate in national and 
     international level sports; and
       Whereas the United States women's soccer team has qualified 
     for the 2000 summer Olympic games: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. CONGRATULATION, RECOGNITION, AND INVITATION.

       The Senate--

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       (1) congratulates the United States women's soccer team for 
     winning the 1999 Women's World Cup;
       (2) recognizes the important contribution of each 
     individual team member to the United States and to the 
     advancement of women's sports; and
       (3) invites the members of the United States women's soccer 
     team to the United States Capitol to be honored and 
     recognized by the Senate for their achievements.

     SEC. 2. TRANSMISSION OF ENROLLED RESOLUTION.

       The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy 
     of this resolution to the United States women's soccer team.

  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I submit a resolution in honor of 
the Women's World Cup Soccer Champions, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team.
  From the first game of the Women's World Cup in New Jersey, which was 
played before a sold-out crowd, to the final game at the Rose Bowl 
filled with 90,185 screaming fans, setting the women's sports record 
for attendance, this U.S. Women's Soccer Team has inspired us all. The 
U.S. Women's Soccer Team had an outstanding run during the 1999 Women's 
World Cup which culminated in an amazing victory against the Chinese in 
the final game.
  After 120 minutes of exciting soccer, the game came down to a shoot-
out where the U.S. Women's Team prevailed 5 to 4 to become the 
champions. From Briana Scurry's game winning save to the nail-biting 
seconds before Brandi Chastain made the winning goal, they had us all 
sitting on the edge of our chairs.
  As a former Olympic athlete, I know the dedication and determination 
that these women must have in order to achieve this tremendous 
accomplishment. I want to point out that every member of this team 
either has a college degree or is pursuing one. I can't think of better 
role models for today's youth than this World Cup Team.
  I want to congratulate and recognize each and every member of this 
team and I ask unanimous consent that their names and the resolution be 
printed in the Record. I would also like to thank my good friend and 
former Olympian Donna de Varona, the Chairwoman of the Women's World 
Cup, for her hard work and dedication to ensure that women's soccer is 
finally given the recognition it deserves. I urge my colleagues to join 
in strong support of passage of this resolution.
  There being no objection, the names were ordered to be printed in the 
Record, as follows:

                        U.S. Women's Soccer Team

       Michelle Akers, Brandi Chastain, Tracy Ducar, Lorrie Fair, 
     Joy Fawcett, Danielle Fotopoulos, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, 
     Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Milbrett, Carla 
     Overbeck, Cindy Parlow, Christie Pearce, Tiffany Roberts, 
     Briana Scurry, Kate Sobrero, Tisha Venturini, Saskia Webber, 
     Sara Whalen.

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