[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H3591-H3593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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CONGRATULATING EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM
Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution (H. Res. 1292) congratulating the Emporia State
University Lady Hornets women's basketball team for winning the 2010
NCAA Division II National Championship, as amended.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 1292
Whereas the Emporia State University (ESU) Lady Hornet
basketball team defeated the Fort Lewis Skyhawks by a score
of 65 to 53 to win the 2010 NCAA Women's Division II National
Championship in St. Joseph, Missouri, on March 26, 2010;
Whereas this is ESU's first ever women's national
basketball championship and the first national championship
in any sport since being crowned the 1984 NCAA NAIA Women's
Softball National Champions;
Whereas the ESU coaching staff of head coach Brandon
Schneider and assistant coaches Jory Collins and Kiel Unruh
guided the Lady Hornets to a final record of 30 wins and only
5 losses;
Whereas the 2010 National Champions consisted of seniors
Cassondra Boston, Jamie Augustyn, Lacy Corker, and Sophia
Lenard, juniors Ashley Ferrell, Negesti Taylor, Kayla
Krueger, Dava Logsdon, and Alli Volkens, sophomore Brittney
Miller, and freshmen Rachel Hanf, Jocelyn Cummings, and
Kelsey Newman;
Whereas ESU was led by the overall Most Outstanding Player
of the tournament, Alli Volkens, who recorded 16 points, 15
rebounds, and five blocks in the championship game; and
Whereas the students, staff, alumni, and friends of Emporia
State University along with the city of Emporia, Kansas,
deserve much credit for their support of the Lady Hornet
basketball team: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the Emporia State University Lady Hornet
basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II
National Championship; and
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players,
coaches, and support staff.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. McCollum). Pursuant to the rule, the
gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Fudge) and the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr.
Petri) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Ohio.
General Leave
Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent for 5 legislative
days during which Members can revise and extend their remarks on H.
Res. 1292.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentlewoman from Ohio?
There was no objection.
Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Emporia State
University women's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division
II Women's Basketball National Championship.
The Emporia State Lady Hornets defeated the Fort Lewis College
Skyhawks 65-53 in an exciting game. The Lady Hornets took home their
school's first-ever women's basketball
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national championship title. Their victory was also Emporia State's
first national championship win in any sport since 1984.
This Lady Hornets women's basketball season marked Coach Brandon
Schneider's 10th season with Emporia State University. Coach Schneider
and assistant coaches Jory Collins and Kiel Unruh guided the Lady
Hornets to a final record of 30 wins and only five losses.
Sensational junior center and Elite 8 Most Outstanding Player Alli
Volkens led the Hornets to their victory with 16 points, 15 rebounds,
and five blocks in the game. A back-and-forth night for most of the
game, the Lady Hornets started to pull away midway through the second
half thanks to a 10-0 run. Rachel Hanf scored 15 points and was a
perfect 3 for 3 from behind the arc.
The alumni, faculty, and staff of Emporia State University have much
to be proud of. Once again I congratulate the Lady Hornets on winning
their first NCAA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship
and I thank Mr. Moran for bringing this resolution forward.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1292,
congratulating the Emporia State University Lady Hornets women's
basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National
Championship.
On March 26, 2010, the Emporia State University Lady Hornets defeated
the Fort Lewis Skyhawks 65-53 in the NCAA Division II women's
basketball national championship in St. Joseph, Missouri, and captured
the Hornets' first-ever women's basketball national title and the
university's first national title since 1984.
The Hornets' success was due, in large part, to Alli Volkens. Alli
Volkens was named the overall Most Outstanding Player of the tournament
and recorded 16 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in the
championship game alone. While this player was recognized for her
outstanding play, the entire team is responsible for the success of the
team as NCAA Division II national champions.
The national accolades bestowed upon this team can only be attributed
to Head Coach Brandon Schneider and assistant coaches Jory Collins and
Kiel Unruh.
While athletic success is what brings us here today, Emporia State is
also known for its excellent academics. Emporia State University aims
to provide a dynamic and progressive student-centered learning
community that fosters student success through engagement in academic
excellence, community and global involvement, and the pursuit of
personal and professional fulfillment. Emporia State University is
located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Kansas, area. The university
serves 6,500 students in four different colleges. Founded in 1863, ESU
is noted today for their programs in business, library and information
management, and liberal arts and sciences.
I extend my congratulations to Emporia State University Head Coach
Brandon Schneider and his entire staff, the hardworking players, and
the fans. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.
Madam Speaker, seeing no other requests for time, I yield such time
as he may consume to our colleague from Kansas, Jerry Moran.
Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise and join my colleagues
here today to recognize a group of young women from Kansas who
exemplify the meaning of teamwork: the 2010 Emporia State University
Lady Hornets, who this year won the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball
National Championship.
Teams in my home State of Kansas and across the plains know the
Emporia State University Lady Hornets all too well. Under the direction
of Head Coach Brandon Schneider, the Lady Hornets have developed into a
powerhouse of women's college basketball from the Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics Association, the MIAA.
Heading into the 2009-2010 season, Coach Schneider had led the Lady
Hornets to 10 NCAA tournament appearances, six MIAA regular season
conference championships, three MIAA tournament conference
championships, four NCAA South Central Regional Championships, and two
NCAA Division II Final Four appearances. Moreover, at the conclusion of
this season, Emporia State University had been ranked as the NCAA
Division II Top 25 for the last 13 seasons and has been ranked in the
top 10 in weekly polls for a total of 125 weeks since 1998, more than
any other program in the country.
So what's the secret to success with this program? Ask anyone at
Emporia State University, and they will point out that the young women
are more than just a collection of basketball players. As the 2009-2010
Women's Basketball Media Guide explains: ``Being part of a women's
basketball program is special because not only do the Lady Hornets come
together to win games on the court, but they also come together as a
family off the court.''
Even while players have been selected to the All-MIAA team, the MIAA-
All Tournament team and even the Division II All-American Team, being a
part of the Lady Hornets is not about the individual accolades, it is
about teamwork, and teamwork has been their recipe for success.
Expectations were high for the 2010 season. And the Lady Hornets did
not disappoint. They began the season by winning 19 of their first 20
games and were ranked as high as number four in the national polls.
However, they lost three of their last five games, including the second
round upset in the MIAA tournament in Kansas City. Their season seemed
to be heading off track. Most teams with such high hopes and high
expectations would have easily lost that hope, but the Lady Hornets
were determined to overcome these setbacks and never let their dream of
becoming a national championship team die.
After a quiet trip home from Kansas City to Emporia following the
loss, and a little time together, the team refocused on their ultimate
goal and traveled to Canyon, Texas, for the South Central Regional.
Emporia State University dominated the regional and left West Texas
with a ticket to the Elite 8 where the Hornets would next meet some of
their fiercest competition of the year.
After wins against the number 3-ranked Michigan Technological
University Huskies and the number 1-ranked Gannon University Lady
Knights, the Hornets headed to the national championship game. On March
26, 2010, the Lady Hornets defeated the Fort Lewis Skyhawks by a score
of 65-53 to capture their first-ever women's basketball championship.
Emporia State University athletes, coaches, students, alumni,
faculty, and fans have much to be proud of after a season of hard work
and dedication. After appearances in six national championship games in
four sports, this is the first national championship in any sport since
being crowned the 1984 MIAA Women's Softball National Champions. But
this victory is special because it a testament to the power of
teamwork. Good teams are able to overcome adversity, and that is
exactly what the 2010 Emporia State University Lady Hornets managed to
do en route to a national championship.
Congratulations to the Lady Hornets team, seniors Cassondra Boston,
Jamie Augustyn, Lacy Corker, and Sophia Lenard; juniors Ashley Ferrell,
Negesti Taylor, Kayla Krueger, Dava Logsdon, and Alli Volkens;
sophomore Brittney Miller; and freshmen Rachel Hanf, Jocelyn Cummings,
and Kelsey Newman. Congratulations to the ESU coaches, head coach
Brandon Schneider and assistant coaches Jory Collins and Kiel Unruh.
Also, ESU athletic director Kent Weiser and ESU president Michael
Lane deserve credit for all of their support of the team, as does
assistant athletic director for media relations Donald Weast. Finally,
congratulations to the Emporia State fans, some of the most dedicated
in all of college basketball who have waited a long time for this
accomplishment.
Madam Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in commending the
outstanding accomplishments of the 2010 Emporia State University Lady
Hornets, a truly great team of players who know there is no ``I'' in
team. Please join me in supporting H. Res. 1292 today.
Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H.
Res 1292, and to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the Emporia
State University Lady Hornets for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II
National
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Championship, their first national championship. They continue the
proud tradition of Kansas basketball, going all the way back to James
Naismith.
The Lady Hornets had a difficult road to the championship, defeating
Tarleton State and West Texas A&M to reach the Sweet Sixteen. Their
solid defense helped them advance with an impressive 76-45 win over
Northeastern State. They reached the Final Four with a win over
Michigan Tech. The very next day they faced top-ranked and undefeated
Gannon University. The game went into overtime, but Emporia State
prevailed, 97-94. The Lady Hornets earned the national championship
with their 65-53 win over Fort Lewis College. We were impressed with
all of the Hornets, and especially with junior Alli Volkens, who led
the team with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocked shots, and earned the
title of Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
I want to recognize head coach Brandon Schneider, assistant coaches
Jory Collins and Kiel Unruh, and the entire Lady Hornets team--
Cassondra Boston, Jessen Tucker, Rachel Hanf, Jocelyn Cummings, Jamie
Augustyn, Lacy Corker, Kelsey Newman, Brittney Miller, Sophia Leonard,
Ashley Ferrell, Negesti Taylor, Kayla Kruger, Dava Logsdon, and Alli
Volkens. Their championship is a testament to their hard work
throughout their season, their effective coaching, and their dedication
to teamwork. Congratulations, Lady Hornets.
Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I
yield back the balance of my time.
Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I urge support of H. Res. 1292, and I yield
back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Fudge) that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1292, as amended.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Ms. FUDGE. Madam Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not
present.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.
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