[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 130 (Wednesday, July 31, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5257]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 296--CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S 
    NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

  Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
Durbin, Mr. Jones, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms. 
Baldwin, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Casey, Ms. Harris, Mr. Leahy, Mr. 
Brown, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Booker, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Stabenow, 
Mr. Markey, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Warren, Ms. Cortez Masto, 
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Warner, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Merkley, Ms. 
Hassan, Mr. Peters, Mr. Kaine, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Carper, Mr. 
Whitehouse, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Schumer, and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 296

       Whereas on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, the United States 
     Women's National Soccer Team (referred to in this preamble as 
     the ``USWNT'') won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup (referred 
     to in this preamble as the ``Women's World Cup'');
       Whereas during the Women's World Cup the USWNT finished 
     first in its group before eliminating teams representing 
     Spain, France, and England in the knockout stages to reach 
     the final;
       Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2-0 victory over the 
     Netherlands in the final, winning the Women's World Cup 
     championship twice in a row and becoming the first team to 
     win the Women's World Cup 4 times;
       Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal in every match it 
     played during the Women's World Cup;
       Whereas, in the final match against the Netherlands, Megan 
     Rapinoe scored in the 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in 
     the 69th minute of the match;
       Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and other members of 
     the defensive line played key roles in preventing the 
     Netherlands from scoring against the United States;
       Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be 
     congratulated, including captains Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, 
     and Megan Rapinoe, as well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper, 
     Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Adrianna Franch, 
     Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Rose 
     Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, Samantha Mewis, Alyssa 
     Naeher, Kelley O'Hara, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky 
     Sauerbrunn, and Emily Sonnett;
       Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to win 
     consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup titles, displayed 
     extraordinary leadership in adjusting the team's starting 
     lineup as the tournament progressed in order to promote 
     teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player;
       Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented with the Golden Boot 
     award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the most 
     goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball award, which is 
     awarded to the tournament's best player;
       Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with the Silver Boot 
     award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the 
     second-most goals in the tournament, and Rose Lavelle was 
     presented with the Bronze Ball award, which is awarded to the 
     third-best player in the tournament;
       Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by historic attacking 
     prowess, setting all-time records for goals scored in a 
     single game and throughout the entire Women's World Cup, as 
     well as a strong defensive record, conceding only 3 goals 
     over 7 games;
       Whereas every participant in the Women's World Cup from 
     nations all over the world showed the extraordinary quality 
     and spirit of women's soccer, and will serve as an 
     inspiration to not only women and girls, but to all people as 
     they chase their dreams;
       Whereas for decades the USWNT has been leading the fight to 
     grow and promote women's soccer;
       Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight for equal pay for 
     female athletes; and
       Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across the United 
     States showed their unmitigated support for the USWNT as they 
     competed in France: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning the 2019 FIFA 
     Women's World Cup through spectacular skill, teamwork, and 
     determination;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players, 
     coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the 
     USWNT;
       (3) stands in solidarity with the women of the USWNT as 
     they fight for equal pay; and
       (4) celebrates the contributions of the millions of fans 
     across the United States, and the world, who cheered the 
     USWNT to victory, and made the players the best supported 
     team in the world.

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