[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 39 (Monday, April 3, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON 
                WINNING 2000 NCAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Gejdenson) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GEJDENSON. Madam Speaker, this is a spectacular day for all of us 
from Connecticut, but I am fortunate enough to have the University of 
Connecticut stars in my district. I think as almost everybody saw last 
night, winning the 2000 NCAA national championship and beating the 
Tennessee Lady Volunteers 71 to 52, another great team with a 
spectacular record; but our team last night clearly controlled every 
aspect of the game, dominated both offense and defense. The margin of 
victory was the second largest in women's tournament history, a total 
team effort and really an astounding season with 36 wins and only 1 
loss.
  There were outstanding contributions by all of the players: Shea 
Ralph, Svetlana Abrosimova, Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Kelley Schumacher, 
Asjha Jones, and Tamika Williams.
  Congratulations also to our great coach, Gino Auriemma, head coach; 
Chris Daily, associate head coach; Tony Cardoza, assistant coach; and 
Jamelle Elliott, another assistant coach.
  UConn Huskies have done really an outstanding job through the 1990s. 
National championships include an undefeated season 1994 to 1995, eight 
Big East championships, including seven straight NCAA tournament 
appearances every year, 313 victories, second only to Tennessee that we 
were lucky enough and able enough to beat last night.
  Husky fans really are the best fans in the Nation. We have had a 
spectacular time.
  To Coach Gino and all the women there, really an outstanding season 
and a great lift to the State.

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