[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1017-E1018]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE MIAMI HEAT ON THEIR THIRD NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, The Miami Heat won their third National Basketball 
Association (NBA) Championship in franchise history on Thursday, June 
20, 2013, by defeating the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 95 to 88 
in the seventh game of the NBA finals, in Miami, Florida at the 
American Airlines Arena;
  Whereas, During the 2013 NBA playoffs, the Miami Heat defeated the 
Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat are the second team in five years to win 
back-to-back championships, and the Miami Heat are the first to defeat 
the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals;
  Whereas, Since its founding in 1988, the Miami Heat has won three 
world championships, four conference titles, nine division titles, and 
made 17 playoff appearances;
  Whereas, The 2012-2013 Miami Heat organization is comprised of 
players: Ray Allen, Chris Anderson, Joel Anthony, Shane Battier, Chris 
Bosh, Mario Chalmers, Norris Cole, Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard, LeBron 
James, James Jones, Rashard Lewis, Mike Miller, Jarvis Varnado, Dwyane 
Wade;
  Whereas, LeBron James was named the NBA Most Valuable Player during 
the 2012-2013 regular season, was named the NBA Most Valuable Player 
during the 2013 finals, and joined Michael Jordan and Bill Russell as 
the only players in NBA history to win back-to-back NBA finals and 
regular season MVP awards;
  Whereas, The San Antonio Spurs were seconds away from winning the NBA 
finals until Ray Allen hit a clutch three-pointer, sending the game 
into overtime and forcing a decisive game seven;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat coaching staff exhibited exemplary leadership 
and guidance; Whereas, The Miami Heat coaching staff, included: Erik 
Spoelstra, Head Coach; Bob McAdoo, Assistant Coach; Ron Rothstein, 
Assistant Coach; David Fizdale, Assistant Coach; Chad Kammerer, 
Assistant Coach; Octavio De La Grana, Assistant Coach; Bill Foran, 
Strength and Conditioning Coach; Jay Sabol, Athletic Trainer; Rey 
Jaffet, Assistant Trainer; Rob Pimental, Assistant Trainer;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat management has shown a positive commitment to 
the Miami Heat franchise by successfully acquiring, assembling, and 
maintaining a team of high-quality, winning players;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat Organization consists of executive staff, 
including: Micky Arison, Managing General Partner; Nick Arison, Chief 
Executive Officer; Pat Riley, President; Erik Spoelstra, Head Coach; 
Eric Woolworth, President, Business Operations; Michael McCullough, 
Executive Vice President/CMO; Mike Walker, Executive Vice President, 
HEAT Group Enterprises; Alonzo Mourning, Vice President, Player 
Programs; Stephen Weber, Executive Vice President, Sales; Kim Stone, 
Executive Vice President/General Manager, American Airlines Arena; 
Sammy Schulman, Executive Vice President/CFO; Raquel Libman, Executive 
Vice President/General Counsel;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat players have been outstanding role models on 
and off the court;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat organization has enriched the South Florida 
community through public service programs, including: Heat Academy; 
Heat Scholarships; Miami Heat Read to Achieve; Miami Heat Fund-Raiser; 
Miami Heat Wheels; Shoot for the Stars; Books and Basketball Summer 
Clinics; Heat Youth Basketball; Miami Heat Learn to Swim Program;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat fans have been an integral part of this 
championship by providing unwavering support throughout the entire 
season, and each and every season prior;
  Whereas, The Miami Heat performance against the San Antonio Spurs 
during the 2013 NBA finals will go down as one the greatest series in 
NBA history;
  Resolved, that the House of Representatives honors the entire Miami 
Heat organization for winning the 2013 NBA World Championship.

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