[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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