[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1365]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING MVP DIANA TAURASI

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Diana 
Taurasi on being voted the 2009 Women's National Basketball Association 
(WNBA) Most Valuable Player, the 2009 WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player, 
and the recipient of the 2010 ESPY Award for Best WNBA Player.
  During Ms. Taurasi's 2009 MVP campaign, she ranked among the WNBA's 
top ten leaders in nearly every statistical category, including points 
per game, three point field goals made, three-point field goals 
attempted, three-point field goal percentage, free throws made, free 
throws attempted, free throw percentage, field goals made, field goals 
attempted, blocks per game and defensive rebounds per game.
  In 2009, Ms. Taurasi became the fastest WNBA player to reach 4,000 
career points, while leading the WNBA with 20.4 points per game. Ms. 
Taurasi also ranks 13th in WNBA history for points scored and third in 
all-time points per game. Ms. Taurasi is one of two players in WNBA 
history to win an MVP Award, a WNBA championship and the finals MVP in 
the same season.
  I am truly privileged to honor Ms. Taurasi for her accomplishments. 
Her commitment to excellence should serve as an inspiration for all.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Diana Taurasi as she is 
honored as being the 2009 WNBA Most Valuable Player, the 2009 WNBA 
Finals Most Valuable Player and the 2010 ESPY Best WNBA Player.

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