[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S7258]
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SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 158--COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CAVALIERS
MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2003 NCAA DIVISION I MEN'S LACROSSE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr. ALLEN (for himself, and Mr. Warner) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:
S. Res. 158
Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of
the University of Virginia are to be congratulated for their
commitment and pride in their National Champion men's
lacrosse team;
Whereas in 2003, the University of Virginia claimed its
second National Championship in 5 years, with an overall
season of 15 and 2;
Whereas the Cavaliers won the NCAA first round 19 to 8
against Mount St. Mary's, beat Georgetown 12 to 7 in the
Quarterfinals, and Maryland 14 to 4 in the Semifinals;
Whereas the University of Virginia Cavaliers won the
championship game by defeating the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 9
to 7;
Whereas the University of Virginia team was led by A.J.
Shannon with 4 goals, John Christmas with 2 goals, and
received outstanding effort and support from Chris Rotelli
and Billy Glading, while goalie Tillman Johnson had 13 saves
and was selected Most Outstanding Player of the championship
game;
Whereas every player on the Cavalier team contributed to
their success in this championship season and they are Mike
Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned
Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, Michael
Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon
Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Charlie
Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Hunter Kass, Nathan
Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J.
Morrissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt
Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan
Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer Katie
Serenelli, the team doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin
Madl.
Whereas Head Coach Dom Starsia has coached the University
of Virginia men's lacrosse team for 11 years, and has led the
University of Virginia men's lacrosse team to the NCAA
Tournament for a university-record 11th consecutive time;
Whereas Coach Starsia has led the team to a school record
15 wins this season;
Whereas Coach Starsia is 1 of only 3 coaches in college
lacrosse history to win 100 games at 2 different colleges:
the University of Virginia and Brown University; and
Whereas Coach Starsia and his coaching staff, including
Assistant Coaches David Curry, Marc Van Arsdale, and Hannon
Wright deserve much credit for the outstanding determination
and accomplishments of their young team: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the University of Virginia men's lacrosse
team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse
National Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players,
coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the United
States Capitol Building to be honored;
(3) requests that the President recognize the achievements
of the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team and invite
them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony honoring
a National Champion team; and
(4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to--
(A) make available enrolled copies of this resolution to
the University of Virginia for appropriate display; and
(B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to each
coach and member of the 2003 NCAA Division I men's lacrosse
national championship team.
Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, today I congratulate the University of
Virginia Men's Lacrosse team for their victory in the NCAA Division 1
men's lacrosse championship with a 9 to 7 victory over the previously
top-ranked Johns Hopkins University and submit a resolution expressing
the congratulations of the United States Senate to these young men.
The University of Virginia Cavaliers Lacrosse Team captured their
second National Championship title in five years, finishing the 2003
season with a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, a university record. Head
Coach Don Starsia has coached the men's lacrosse team for the past 11
years and each year has led the team to the NCAA tournament; also a
university record.
As a Cavalier myself, I want to express the pride felt by all
students, faculty and alumni of the University of Virginia at this
tremendous accomplishment by the men's lacrosse team. Coach Starsia and
his coaching staff; Marc Van Arsdale, David Curry and Hannon Wright,
deserve much of the credit for the accomplishment of these student
athletes and should also be commended.
The members of the University of Virginia 2003 Men's Lacrosse team
have indeed made their university proud and should be applauded for
their leadership, both on and off the playing field. I congratulate
Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned Bowen,
Dough Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John Christmas, Michael
Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon Focht, Newton
Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading, Charlie Glazer,
Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tilman Johnson, Hunter Kass, Nathan Kenney,
Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. Morrissey, Justin Mullen,
Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Chris
Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan Thompson,
Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer Katie Serenelli, the team
doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin Madl for their accomplishments.
I hope my colleagues will join with Senator Warner and me to pass
this Resolution recognizing the National Champion University of
Virginia Men's Lacrosse team.
Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, it is with great pride that I, along with
my colleague from Virginia, Mr. Allen, come before you today. I come in
support of a resolution submitted by Mr. Allen and myself commemorating
the University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Team, who defeated Johns
Hopkins University for the 2003 NCAA National Championship last Monday.
I would like to congratulate the head coach, Mr. Dom Starsia, his staff
and the 41 young men on the UVA lacrosse team for a job well-done. The
Cavaliers finished the season with an impressive record of 15 wins and
2 losses and had 8 players receive All-American Honors. Goalie, Tillman
Johnson, received Most Outstanding Player honors for leading Virginia
to victories over the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins
University during the NCAA tournament. These student-athletes deserve
this chamber's recognition for their commitment to excellence through
their dedication to the UVA lacrosse team and the academic rigors of
the University of Virginia during this successful season. The people of
Virginia take great pride in their state colleges and universities, and
the success of the University of Virginia lacrosse team is a testament
to the great accomplishments, both in the classroom and on the athletic
field, made by Virginia schools during the past year.
The players follow: Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan
Binder, Ned Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John
Christmas, Michael Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyl Dixon, Andrew Faraone,
Jon Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading,
Charlie Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tillman Johnson, Hunter
Kass, Nathan Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J.
Morissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskey,
Derrick Preuss, Chris Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin
Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli.
The coaches follow: Dom Starsia, David Curry, Marc Van Arsdale,
Hannon Wright.
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