[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1846]
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RECOGNIZING THE SEATTLE STORM FOR THEIR VICTORY IN THE WOMEN'S NATIONAL 
                  BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. ADAM SMITH

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Seattle Storm for their incredible season and their victory in the 
Women's National Basketball Association Championship.
  The Seattle Storm joined the WNBA in 2000 and has since been a 
remarkable team, a source of immense pride for the State of Washington. 
Their 2010 championship was their second, and the first under Coach 
Brian Agler. They were consistently the WNBA's best team, ending the 
regular season with a 28-6 record. The team's success continued into 
the post-season, where they went undefeated and became the first team 
in WNBA history to go 7-0 in the playoffs. By the end of their 
impressive run, the Storm had not been defeated at home.
  The women of Seattle Storm play the game with great dedication and 
sportsmanship, and act as role models for our community's girls and 
boys. The team is also one of three WNBA teams that is not owned as a 
companion or ``sister team'' to an NBA team. Rather, they are 
independent and reflect the value of local-owned organizations.
  Their championship was earned with hard work and commitment. Team 
members include Svetlana Abrosimova, Sue Bird, Abby Bishop, Swin Cash, 
Lauren Jackson, Allison Lacey, Camille Little, Ashley Robinson, Jana 
Vesela, Le'coe Willingham, and Tanisha Right. The enthusiastic and 
loyal Washington fans have also aided to the team's success and over 
5,000 fans came to celebrate the championship at the Key Arena.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives please join me in congratulating the Seattle Storm for 
their undefeated playoff run and their 2nd WNBA Championship.

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