[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 4, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H361-H362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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  RECOGNIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S 
        FOOTBALL, WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL, AND MEN'S WATER POLO TEAMS

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the order of the House of 
February 3, 2004, and as the designee of the majority leader, I call up 
the resolution (H. Res. 511) recognizing the accomplishments of the 
University of Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and 
men's water polo teams, and ask for its immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of House Resolution 511 is as follows:

                              H. Res. 511

       Whereas the USC football team went 12-1 overall, its best 
     record since 1978;
       Whereas the USC football team won its second consecutive 
     Pac-10 title;
       Whereas five USC football players were selected as first 
     team All-Americans;
       Whereas nine USC football players were selected to the All-
     Pac-10 first team;
       Whereas USC won the Rose Bowl, its 21st Rose Bowl victory;
       Whereas USC scored at least 20 point in its last 26 games 
     (a school record), had a stretch of 11 consecutive 30 point 
     games (also a school mark) and 7 straight 40 point contests 
     (a Pac-10 record), and scored 534 points during the season 
     (also a Pac-10 record);
       Whereas USC won the Associated Press national championship, 
     its ninth national title, and first in 25 years;
       Whereas USC women's volleyball team finished the season 
     with an undefeated record of 35-0;
       Whereas USC women's volleyball team won its last 47 
     matches, an NCAA record;
       Whereas USC's women's volleyball team won its 6th national 
     championship;
       Whereas this year's USC's women's volleyball team is 
     considered to be one of the greatest teams to have played the 
     sport;
       Whereas USC men's water polo team had a 24-3 record;
       Whereas USC men's water polo team won its second-ever NCAA 
     title;
       Whereas 3 USC water polo team members were selected as 
     first team All-Americans;
       Whereas Coach Pete Carroll, USC football, Coach Mick Haley, 
     USC women's volleyball, and Coach Jovan Vavick, USC men's 
     water polo, each were honored as National Coach of the Year 
     in their respective sports; and
       Whereas in the span of less than 30 days, USC's football, 
     women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams brought home 
     national championships, the first time ever that USC won 3 
     national titles in the fall season: Now, therefore be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and 
     congratulates the University of Southern California's 
     football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams for 
     their superior achievements.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Renzi). Pursuant to the order of the 
House of Tuesday, February 3, 2004, the gentleman from California (Mr. 
McKeon) is recognized for 1 hour.


                             General Leave

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks 
on H. Res. 511.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 511, which would 
recognize the accomplishments of the University of Southern 
California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams. 
I want to thank my colleague and friend, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Watson), for introducing this important resolution.
  Mr. Speaker, Los Angeles was little more than a frontier town in 1880 
when the University of Southern California first opened its doors to 53 
students and 10 teachers. Then, Los Angeles still lacked paved streets, 
electric lights, telephones, and a reliable fire alarm system. Today, 
USC is located at the heart of one of the biggest metropolises in the 
world and is home to nearly 30,000 students and 3,800 faculty.
  The central mission of the University of Southern California is the 
development of human beings and society as a whole, through the 
cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. USC has worked 
to accomplish this mission through teaching, research, artistic 
creation, professional practice, and public service. As a result, USC 
has become world-renowned in the fields of communication and multimedia 
technologies, has received national acclaim for its innovative 
community, and has solidified its status as one of the Nation's leading 
research institutions. It is the largest private employer in the City 
of Los Angeles, and USC physicians serve more than 1 million patients 
each year.
  Today, the House of Representatives is recognizing another 
exceptional facet of the University of Southern California, its world-
class sports program.
  House Resolution 511 is a resolution that recognizes the 
accomplishments of the University of Southern California's football, 
women's volleyball, and men's water polo teams.
  This past year, the USC Trojans football team only lost one game, 
which was its best record since 1978; won its second consecutive Pac-10 
title; won the Rose Bowl; and won the Associated Press national 
football championship, the University's ninth national football 
championship.
  The USC women's volleyball team finished the season without a single 
loss, with a record of 35 victories and no defeats; won its last 47 
matches, which is an NCAA record; won its sixth national championship; 
and is considered to be one of the greatest teams to have played the 
sport.
  The USC men's water polo team finished the season with a record of 24 
victories with only three losses and won its second NCAA national 
championship.
  In addition, football coach Pete Carroll, women's volleyball coach 
Mick Haley, and water polo coach Jovan Vavick each were honored as 
National Coach of the Year in their respective sports.
  That is why, today, the House is considering House Resolution 511, so 
we can congratulate the significant achievements of the University of 
Southern California's football, women's volleyball, and men's water 
polo teams. Their hard work and dedication to their respective sports 
is admirable and deserves to be recognized by the House of 
Representatives.
  I congratulate the University of Southern California for their 
incredible victories and ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
their championship teams.
  Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise in 
support of House Resolution 511, which recognizes the accomplishments 
of the University of Southern California's 2002-2003 football, women's 
volleyball, and men's water polo teams.
  The University of Southern California is a cornerstone of 
California's 33rd Congressional District. This institution is a magnet 
for diverse

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people and ideas, attracting students from all 50 States and more than 
100 foreign countries. In fact, USC is ranked as one of the most 
diverse private research universities in the Nation. As an educator, I 
am inspired by USC's commitment to academic excellence. The 
university's dedication to the highest standards is also reflected in 
its sports programs, which consistently produce some of the best 
student-athletes in the nation.
  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the first three teams in USC's 
history to win championships in the same fall season. Incredibly, all 
three squads also feature coaches who are National Coach of the Year 
honorees.
  The USC Trojan football team has shown unique skill, charisma, 
dedication and love for the sport. The Trojans accumulated a 12-1 
record while competing against some of the best programs in the 
country. The football team secured its second consecutive Pac-10 title, 
won the Rose Bowl, its 21st Rose Bowl win, and was awarded the national 
championship by the Associated Press, its ninth national title, and 
first in 25 years. Five USC football players were selected as first 
team All-Americans and nine team members were selected to the All-Pac-
10 first team. Football coach Pete Carroll also received two more 
national championship trophies from the Football Writers Association of 
America (The Grantland Rice Trophy) and The Sporting News.
  The Women of Troy volleyball team capped an undefeated (35-0) season 
to capture its second consecutive NCAA crown, the first time in the 
history of USC women's volleyball, and its sixth national championship. 
The team also became the first repeat champion to go undefeated. Many 
consider this year's women's volleyball team to be one of the greatest 
teams to have played the game.
  The USC men's water polo team, with a 24-3 record, won its second-
ever NCAA title. Three of the water polo team members were selected as 
first team All-Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate USC President Steven Sample, Athletic 
Director Mike Garrett, Coach Pete Carroll, USC football, Coach Mick 
Haley, USC women's volleyball, and Coach Jovan Vavick, USC men's water 
polo, for a season to remember.
  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired.
  Pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, February 3, 2004, the 
resolution is considered read for amendment and the previous question 
is ordered.
  The question is on the resolution.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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