[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 4, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H364-H365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
COMMENDING WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DEMON DEACONS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM FOR
WINNING 2003 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I FIELD
HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
Mr. BURR. 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. 497) commending the Wake Forest University Demon
Deacons field hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate
Athletic Association Division I Field Hockey Championship, and ask for
its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of House Resolution 497 is as follows:
H. Res. 497
Whereas on November 23, 2003, the Wake Forest University
Demon Deacons field hockey team won the 2003 National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Field
Hockey Championship, the second consecutive National
Championship for the Wake Forest University field hockey
team;
Whereas the Demon Deacons defeated the Duke University Blue
Devils by a score of 3 to 1 in the 2003 Championship match in
Amherst, Massachusetts;
Whereas the Demon Deacons defeated the Pennsylvania State
University Nittany Lions by a score of 2 to 0 in the 2002
NCAA Championship match in Louisville, Kentucky;
Whereas the Demon Deacons are only the third team in NCAA
Division I Field Hockey history to win back-to-back National
Championships;
Whereas the Demon Deacons began and ended the year as the
number one ranked college field hockey team in the Nation;
Whereas the Demon Deacons finished the season with a record
of 22 wins and 1 loss, outscoring their opponents 96 to 13
and winning 95 percent of their games, achieving the best
record in the Nation and in Wake Forest University history;
Whereas the field hockey team is the only team in the
history of Wake Forest University athletics to win the
Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament
championships and the NCAA Championship in the same year,
accomplishing the feat in both the 2001-02 and 2002-03
seasons;
Whereas Wake Forest University field hockey team members
Kelly Dostal, Kelly Doton, Katie Ridd, and Lucy Shaw were
honored as All-Americans for the 2002-03 season by the
National Field Hockey Coaches Association;
Whereas the Wake Forest University field hockey team had
more members honored as All-Americans than any other
collegiate field hockey team in the Nation;
Whereas Head Coach Jennifer Averill was named the Field
Hockey Coach of the Year for 2002 and 2003 by the National
Field Hockey Coaches Association;
Whereas the Wake Forest University field hockey team has
displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship
throughout the season in achieving collegiate field hockey's
highest honor; and
Whereas the Demon Deacons have brought pride and honor to
the Wake Forest University community and to the State of
North Carolina: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons field
hockey team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division I Field Hockey Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the field hockey
team's players, coaches, and staff and invites them to the
United States Capitol to be honored in an appropriate manner;
(3) requests that the President recognize the field hockey
team's accomplishments and invite the team to the White House
for a ceremony in honor of their National Championship; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to
make available a copy of this resolution to Wake Forest
University for appropriate display.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of
Tuesday, February 3, 2004, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Burr)
is recognized for 1 hour.
General Leave
Mr. BURR. 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. 497.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from North Carolina?
There was no objection.
Mr. BURR. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, as a proud alumni and as a former athlete of Wake Forest
University, it is my privilege to bring before this House this
resolution.
On November 23, 2003, the Wake Forest University field hockey team
won the NCAA Division I-A field hockey championship by a score of 3 to
1 over the Duke Blue Devils. Having also won the 2002 championship, the
Lady Deacons became only the third school in Division I history to have
won back-to-back championships.
The team was led by 2002 and 2003 Coach of the Year, Jennifer
Averill, and 2003 All-Americans Kelly Dostal, Kelly Doton, Katie Ridd,
and Lucy Shaw.
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The Deacons started and finished the season ranked number one by the
National Field Hockey Coaches Association. They outscored their
opponents 96 to 13, and they finished the year with a record of 22 and
1. The seniors finished their careers with an overall 88 and 12 record,
2 NCAA championships, 4 final-4 appearances, and 2 ACC championships.
The team won the 2003 ACC regular season, ACC tournament, and the NCAA
tournament, only the second time any athletic team at Wake Forest has
achieved such an accomplishment. The only other team in school history
that shares its distinction with last year's field hockey team was in
fact the famous golf team of Jay Haas, Curtis Strange, and Lanny
Wadkins who won back-to-back NCAA championships for Wake Forest.
Mr. Speaker, this resolution is but one of many awards and accolades
these young ladies will receive this year. As true student athletes,
though, they will all receive the most valuable award after completing
their studies: a degree from one of the most prestigious and respected
universities in the country.
I want to also congratulate the athletic director, Ron Wellman, and
the school president, Tom Hearn, and the entire Wake Forest community
and wish the field hockey team the best of luck as they seek their
third consecutive title next fall.
Mr. Speaker, before I relinquish my time, since we will in a few
minutes acknowledge the great success of the New England Patriots and
their victory in the Super Bowl, let me take this opportunity to say as
a football fan and as a Carolina Panthers fan that I congratulate the
Patriots, and I also think that for football fans across this country,
regardless of their allegiance, it was one of, if not the best, Super
Bowls in history.
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. BURR. I yield to the gentleman from Massachusetts.
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for
yielding. As the Member who has the honor of representing the district
in which the Patriots play their home games, I very much appreciate, as
I know the team does, the graciousness of the gentleman's remarks.
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, western Massachusetts has long been known to
all in the sport of field hockey as a place to look for the rising
stars of the game. Wake Forest University was lucky to get two of our
best, Kelly Doton of Greenfield and Kelly Dostal of Hatfield.
I have no doubt that the successes both Kelly Doton and Kelly Dostal
accomplished at Greenfield High School and Smith Academy paved their
way for winning the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship. Their
contributions to the Wake Forest team earned them both All-American
honors.
In December, the United States National Field Hockey Association
named Kelly Doton National Player of the Year. This award came after an
exceptional career at Wake Forest that included being named to the NCAA
All-Tournament team four consecutive years and receiving the ACC Player
of the Year award for 2002 and 2003.
Kelly Dostal has enjoyed similar success at Wake Forest. The
Hatfield, MA, native was the
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country's leading field hockey scorer this past season. Kelly is also
the youngest player to have ever been named to the U.S. National Team.
There is no doubt that Kelly will continue her long list of
accomplishments in her last season this fall.
I extend my congratulations to both Kelly Doton and Kelly Dostal for
their individual and team accomplishments. Greenfield, Hatfield, and
all of the First District of Massachusetts are proud of their
acomplishments.
Mr. BURR. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I
yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Renzi). Pursuant to the order of the
House of Tuesday, February 3, 2004, the resolution is considered as
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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