[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 74 (Thursday, April 29, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2365-S2366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 189--CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY'S 
   WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2020 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE 
    ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. McCONNELL (for himself and Mr. Paul) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 189

       Whereas, on April 24, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska, the women's 
     volleyball team of the University of Kentucky won its first 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's 
     Volleyball Championship by defeating the University of Texas 
     in a 4-set victory;
       Whereas the players, coaches, and staff of the University 
     of Kentucky displayed hard work and dedication in a 
     challenging pandemic season concluding the year with 24 wins, 
     only 1 loss, and their 4th consecutive Southeastern 
     Conference title;
       Whereas Madison Lilley, Alli Stumler, and Avery Skinner 
     were selected for the all-tournament team;
       Whereas Madison Lilley was also named the tournament's Most 
     Outstanding Player and the National Player of the Year;
       Whereas head coach Craig Skinner was named Coach of the 
     Year and has earned a NCAA Tournament berth every year during 
     his 16 years with the program;
       Whereas all of the coaching and support staff of the 
     University of Kentucky Wildcats deserve congratulations, 
     including Craig Skinner, Anders Nelson, Carly Cramer, Kristen 
     Sanford, Katy Poole, Jake Romano, Nathan Matthews, Dr. 
     Kimberly Kaiser, Dr. Scott D. Mair, Dr. Kyle Smoot, Dr. Rob 
     Hosey, Kathrin Eiserman, John Spurlock, Damian Black, Chris 
     Shoals, Zach Ball, Faith Wise, and Bryce Penick;

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       Whereas all of the following players should be 
     congratulated for their teamwork, sportsmanship, and display 
     of impressive athletic talent, including--
       (1) Bella Bell;
       (2) Maddie Berezowitz;
       (3) Gabby Curry;
       (4) Sophie Fischer;
       (5) Elise Goetzinger;
       (6) Madison Lilley;
       (7) Kendyl Paris;
       (8) Reagan Rutherford;
       (9) Cameron Scheitzach;
       (10) Avery Skinner;
       (11) Madi Skinner;
       (12) Alli Stumler;
       (13) Azhani Tealer;
       (14) Lauren Tharp; and
       (15) Riah Walker; and

       Whereas the University of Kentucky Wildcats are the pride 
     of the students, alumni, and loyal fans of the University and 
     the Commonwealth of Kentucky: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the University of Kentucky Wildcats for--
       (A) winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division I Women's Volleyball Championship; and
       (B) completing a successful 2020-2021 season; and
       (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation 
     to--
       (A) the President of the University of Kentucky, Dr. Eli 
     Capilouto;
       (B) the Athletics Director of the University of Kentucky, 
     Mitch Barnhart; and
       (C) the Head Coach of the University of Kentucky Women's 
     Volleyball Team, Craig Skinner.

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