[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 114 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1722]
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                 DETROIT SHOCK CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATION

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                       HON. CAROLYN C. KILPATRICK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2006

  Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, the Detroit Shock were 
crowned 2006 WNBA Champions after their 80-75 victory in Game 5 against 
the Sacramento Monarchs. This is the Shock's second WNBA title in 
franchise history. The Shock also won in 2003.
  The Shock proved they have ``got game'' by becoming one of three 
teams to win two championships. Houston and Los Angeles are the others. 
The Shock's two titles in four seasons rank them among best in league 
history.
  Flint native Deanna Nolan was named Most Valuable Player, MVP of the 
2006 WNBA Finals.
  Former Detroit Piston Bill Laimbeer is the Head Coach; former Detroit 
Pistons Rick Mahorn is an assistant coach. Cheryl Reeve is the other 
assistant coach.
  The Shock's regular season record was 23-11.
  This is the WNBA's 10th anniversary. Women's basketball announced 
``We Got Next!'' when the NBA Board of Governors approved the WNBA 
concept in 1996.
  The Detroit Shock serve as examples to young women everywhere. Their 
accomplishments encourage others to make HERstory. They demonstrate how 
you can achieve success by setting goals, doing your best, and 
practicing teamwork.
  Shock Players include Jackie Batteast, Kara Braxton, Swin Cash*, 
Cheryl Ford*, Kedra Holland-Corn*, Deanna Nolan*, Sabrina Palie, 
Plenette Pierson, Elaine Powell*, Ruth Riley*, Katie Smith, and 
Angelina Williams.
  *Members of the 2003 and 2006 teams.

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