[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2166]
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  RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER 
       TEAM ON ITS PERFORMANCE AT THE 2007 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

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                            HON. MARK UDALL

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2007

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its recent 
performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
  I am pleased to be introducing this resolution with the support of my 
colleagues Mrs. Bono, Mr. Walsh, Mrs. Capps, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. 
Bordallo, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Arcuri, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. 
Watson and Mr. Towns.
  In the spirit of international goodwill, the women of our National 
Soccer Team competed with the elite women of Norway, Nigeria, England, 
and Sweden exhibiting sportsmanship and determination every moment on 
and off the field. Furthermore, finishing in the semi-finals, the team 
maintained its record as being the only country to finish in the top 3 
in all 5 Women's World Cup tournaments that have been contested.
  Their contribution to American female athletics is a testament to the 
legacy of Title IX, now in its 35th year, as well as the dedication and 
hard work of the players, coaches, and trainers. The support of women's 
soccer fans around the globe for the games of the 2007 FIFA Women's 
World Cup anticipates the coming 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2009 
opening of a women's professional soccer league in the United States.
  Madam Speaker, I commend the United States Women's National Soccer 
Team and ask my colleagues to join me in affirming the importance of 
athletic participation for young women and men across our Nation.

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