[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E468]
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  HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON A 
                  PERFECT SEASON AND A NATIONAL TITLE

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                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2002

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
the outstanding accomplishments of the University of Connecticut 
Women's Basketball Team, who on Sunday March 31st defeated the Oklahoma 
Sooners to win the NCAA tournament. They finished the season with a 
perfect record of 39-0.
  I would like to offer special congratulations to Head Coach Geno 
Auriemma who won his third national title, and to Seniors Sue Bird, 
Swin Cash, Asjha Jones, and Tamika Williams who have had a most 
remarkable four years.
  Mr. Speaker, these extraordinary young women do not need me to tell 
them that they are champions, or that their accomplishments are 
appreciated. Surely all the sold-out games, the sea of blue and white 
that filled the Alamo dome during the Final Four and the 150,000 fans 
who turned out for the team's victory parade made that clear.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to point out that although they are young 
adults themselves the outstanding achievements of the this team offers 
a fine example to our nation's young people. I applaud them for all of 
their achievements both on and off the court.

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