[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H4158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY'S WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my 
colleagues in the House in congratulating the Northern Kentucky 
University women's basketball team for winning the NCAA Division II 
National Championship on March 29, 2008. Yesterday, the House of 
Representatives passed H. Res. 1147, which congratulates the team and 
the coaches on their impressive victory.
  During the championship game, the Norse overcame a nine-point deficit 
with less than 6 minutes left in the game to beat the University of 
South Dakota, 63-58. Senior Angela Healy had 14 points and 13 rebounds 
in the game. In recognition of her performance, Ms. Healy was voted the 
Elite Eight's Most Outstanding Player.
  This win marked the second time in the last decade that the Norse 
women have won an NCAA national championship in women's basketball. NKU 
is now the only collegiate women's program in the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky to win two national titles in any sport.
  The Norse team consisted of 11 outstanding women who are not only 
championship-caliber players, but by all accounts students and leaders 
who are a credit to their community as well.
  Coach Nancy Winstel should be applauded for her excellent leadership 
and dedication to Northern Kentucky University.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the team, the coaching staff, and 
the entire Northern Kentucky University community for a great season, 
and to thank my colleagues for their support of this resolution.

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