[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 28, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H7034]
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                 CONGRATULATING THE WASHINGTON STEALTH

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1546) congratulating the Washington Stealth for 
winning the National Lacrosse League Championship, as amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1546

       Whereas, on May 15, 2010, the Washington Stealth defeated 
     Toronto Rock 15 to 11 in the National Lacrosse League 
     Championship in Everett, Washington;
       Whereas the Stealth franchise won the Western Division 
     during the regular season with a NLL-best 11 and 5 record, 
     capturing the Western Divisional Championship by defeating 
     the Edmonton Rush;
       Whereas the 2010 National Lacrosse League Championship game 
     was sold out and 8,609 people watched the game at the Comcast 
     Arena in Everett, Washington;
       Whereas this was the Washington Stealth's first season in 
     Everett, Washington, after spending 6 seasons in San Jose, 
     California;
       Whereas Washington Stealth led the National Lacrosse League 
     in goal-scoring with 211 goals in 16 regular season games;
       Whereas team member Lewis Ratcliff was the league's top 
     goal-scorer with 46 goals and earned the Championship Game 
     MVP honors after scoring 5 goals during the championship 
     game;
       Whereas David Takata, President of Washington Stealth, has 
     been named the National Lacrosse League's Executive of the 
     Year;
       Whereas Chris Hall, Head Coach of Washington Stealth, has 
     been named the National Lacrosse League's Coach of the Year;
       Whereas Forwards Lewis Ratcliff and Rhys Duch have earned 
     the honor of Second Team All-Pro;
       Whereas Defenseman Matt Beers earned the honor of All-
     Rookie Team;
       Whereas Lacrosse is one of America's fastest-growing 
     sports;
       Whereas the National Lacrosse League has 11 teams 
     throughout North America;
       Whereas the National Lacrosse League's West Division 
     includes the Washington Stealth, Colorado Mammoth, Minnesota 
     Swarm, Edmonton Rush, and Calgary Roughnecks;
       Whereas the National Lacrosse League's East Division 
     includes the Toronto Rock, Boston Blazers, Rochester 
     Knighthawks, Buffalo Bandits, Orlando Titans, and 
     Philadelphia Wings;
       Whereas 2010 marked the National Lacrosse League's 24th 
     season; and
       Whereas over 1,000,000 fans enter the doors of the National 
     Lacrosse League arenas on a yearly basis: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates the Washington Stealth for winning the 
     National Lacrosse League Championship; and
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
     students, and support staff who were instrumental in the 
     victory.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Bilbray) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.


                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  On behalf of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I 
present House Resolution 1546 for consideration. This measure 
congratulates the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse 
League championship.
  Mr. Speaker, lacrosse is among the Nation's fastest-growing sports, 
and its origins on this continent are centuries old. I am, therefore, 
very glad that we can congratulate the Washington Stealth on their 
victory in the National Lacrosse League championship earlier this year.
  House Resolution 1546 was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman 
from Washington, Representative Jay Inslee, on July 21, 2010. It was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which 
ordered it reported favorably by unanimous consent on July 28, 2010. It 
enjoys the support of over 50 Members of the House.
  Mr. Speaker, let us now take time to congratulate the Washington 
Stealth and the entire team organization on a historic championship 
through the passage of House Resolution 1546. I urge my colleagues to 
join me in supporting it.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, the minority will support this bill. And, 
as pointed out by the gentlelady, this is probably--in fact, I would 
kind of challenge my own history background--the only general sport 
that has its origin from the New World. Lacrosse was actually a 
training device by American Indians to be able to train their young, 
sadly, for war. But it is a sport now that obviously may look a lot 
like a violent confrontation but is actually a very, very competitive 
sport, especially out here in the East.
  I appreciate the fact that we are recognizing the Washington Stealth. 
They must live up to their name. A lot of us have not heard of them 
before. But I, representing the minority, will accept the motion and 
will support it, Mr. Speaker.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1546, 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.
  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. 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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