[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 129 (Monday, September 14, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S9324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     COMMENDING C. VIVIAN STRINGER

 Mr. MENENDEZ. Madam President, I rise to extend my 
congratulations to C. Vivian Stringer for her induction into the 
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It is a proper tribute for 
such a distinguished and celebrated career. This is certainly an 
incredible honor which stands tall, even amongst her other considerable 
accolades.
  The success that Vivian Stringer has achieved in her 38-year coaching 
career, including the last 14 at Rutgers University, speaks for itself: 
825 victories; 30 seasons of 20 or more wins; 22 NCAA Tournament 
appearances; 4 Final Fours with 3 different programs; Olympic Gold as 
an assistant coach with the 2004 U.S. Women's Basketball team. Her 
commitment to excellence is unsurpassed and lauded by peers and 
supporters alike.
  Most importantly, Vivian Stringer has served, above all else, as a 
teacher to each of her players. Her dedication to education beyond the 
court is clear, as her players traditionally graduate on par with their 
nonathlete classmates. The students who have walked into her program 
walk out of it as strong and dignified women, each ready to continue 
the legacy of achievement that Vivian Stringer has set before them, 
whatever the arena. Two years ago, Vivian Stringer's leadership was on 
display as the Lady Scarlet Knights, in the face of adversity and 
slander, served as shining examples of exceptional poise and grace.
  This 2009 Hall of Fame Class is indeed one of the most distinguished 
in memory, and it is fitting that Vivian Stringer enters alongside 
other luminaries that share her caliber of achievement. I applaud 
Vivian Stringer's service to Rutgers University, the entire basketball 
community, and the great State of New Jersey. I wish her luck as she 
continues her career and in all of her other future endeavors.

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