[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 38 (Wednesday, April 6, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING THE NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR 
                 WINNING THE 2005 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now 
proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 98, which was submitted earlier 
today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will state the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 98) commending the University of 
     North Carolina Men's basketball team for winning the 2005 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's 
     Basketball Championship.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider 
be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 98) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                               S. Res. 98

       Whereas on April 4, 2005, the North Carolina Tar Heels 
     defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 75-70 in the finals of 
     the National Collegiate Athletic Association (``NCAA'') 
     Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in St. Louis, 
     Missouri;
       Whereas the Tar Heels now hold 5 men's basketball titles, 
     including 4 NCAA tournament titles--the fourth-most in NCAA 
     history;
       Whereas the Tar Heels' men's team has won championships in 
     1924, 1957, 1982, 1993, and 2005;
       Whereas Tar Heels head coach and Asheville, North Carolina, 
     native Roy Williams won his first NCAA title in just his 
     second year coaching the team, improving to 470-116 in 17 
     seasons as a head coach, and has the best record of any 
     active coach in men's basketball;
       Whereas seniors Jawad Williams, Jackie Manuel, Melvin 
     Scott, Charlie Everett, and C.J. Hooker celebrated 4 years at 
     North Carolina with a ``Final Four'' win;
       Whereas Sean May was named Most Outstanding Player of the 
     tournament, scoring 26 points and collecting 10 rebounds in 
     the final game;
       Whereas Tar Heels Raymond Felton and Rashad McCants joined 
     Sean May on the All-Tournament Team, along with Illini 
     players Luther Head and Deron Williams;
       Whereas the North Carolina Tar Heels finished the 2004-2005 
     season with 33 wins and just 4 losses, and won the 
     championship by defeating an Illinois team that tied an NCAA 
     record for wins in a season at 37;
       Whereas freshman Tar Heel Marvin Williams helped seal the 
     victory with a tip-in with 1 minute and 26 seconds left to 
     play;
       Whereas the Tar Heel defense held Illinois to 27 percent 
     from the field in the first half and prevented the Illini 
     from scoring during the last 2 minutes and 37 seconds;
       Whereas North Carolina defeated Michigan State 87-71 to 
     earn a spot in the final contest;
       Whereas the Tar Heels defeated Oakland and Iowa State in 
     Charlotte, North Carolina, then Villanova and Wisconsin in 
     Syracuse, New York, to advance to the ``Final Four'';
       Whereas Albemarle, North Carolina, native Woody Durham has 
     been the radio play-by-play voice of North Carolina's 
     basketball programs since 1971, and this was his 11th ``Final 
     Four'' with the Tar Heels and third national championship 
     call;
       Whereas the Tar Heel team members are excellent 
     representatives of a fine university that is a leader in 
     higher education, producing 38 Rhodes scholars, as well as 
     many fine student-athletes and other leaders;
       Whereas each player, coach, trainer, manager, and staff 
     member dedicated this season and their efforts to ensure the 
     North Carolina Tar Heels reached the summit of college 
     basketball;
       Whereas the Tar Heels showed tremendous dedication to each 
     other, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to their 
     opponents, and respect for the game of basketball throughout 
     the 2005 season; and
       Whereas residents of the Old North State and North Carolina 
     fans worldwide are to be commended for their long-standing 
     support, perseverance and pride in the team: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the champion North Carolina Tar Heels for 
     their historic win in the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
     students, and support staff who were instrumental in helping 
     the University of North Carolina Tar Heels win the 
     tournament; and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to University of North Carolina Chancellor 
     James Moeser and head coach Roy Williams for appropriate 
     display.

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