[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 10, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     CONGRATULATING U-CONN HUSKIES

  (Ms. DeLAURO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the University 
of Connecticut Huskies for capping a perfect 39-0 season with their 
third NCAA women's basketball championship.
  Sports experts around the country are now saying what many of us in 
Connecticut already knew in our hearts: This is one of the best teams 
in basketball history.
  The Huskies set the standard for perfection. They ranked number one 
in the Nation for scoring, 3-point shooting percentage, scoring 
defense, and field goal percent allowed. They set an NCAA record with a 
season-long average victory margin of 35.4 points, and set a national 
record with 831 assists.
  Throughout the entire season only one opponent lost by less than 10 
points, and all five of the Huskies' starters, Asja Jones, Swin Cash, 
Tamika Williams, Diana Taurasi, and national player of the year Sue 
Bird, made the Big East All Tournament Team.
  Simply by doing what they love, these talented young women have 
proven themselves to be role models for girls and boys across this 
Nation. With their absolute determination and a commitment to team 
work, the U-CONN Huskies have achieved perfection.
  I congratulate them on their win and we look forward to more seasons 
to come. Go Huskies!

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