[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 182 (Monday, October 18, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7021]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                     Congratulating the Chicago Sky

  Madam President, last night, the world discovered that in Chicago, 
the sky is the limit. Our city of Chicago is home to a new team of 
champions.
  During the Women's National Basketball Association finals at Wintrust 
Arena, the Chicago Sky mounted a comeback for the ages. In the fourth 
quarter, the team overcame an 11-point deficit to claim their first-
ever championship title. The victory was the culmination of a historic 
season. Their record in the regular season was a mediocre 16 and 16, 
but in the runup for the playoffs, the Chicago Sky won 8 postseason 
games, an alltime record for the WNBA. And from start to finish, last 
night's victory was truly a team effort.
  Hometown hero Candace Parker scored 16 points--she is nothing short 
of amazing--including a three-pointer that tied the game with less than 
2 minutes left, sending the arena into an uproar. Kahleah Copper was 
named the WNBA finals MVP. Allie Quigley, a Joliet native, scored 26 
points, and her wife and fellow teammate, Courtney Vandersloot, 
finished the game with 15 assists.
  All-around, last night's victory was a legendary feat for the Chicago 
Sky. Tomorrow, our city will celebrate our new hometown champs in 
Millennium Park.
  I want to thank every member of the Chicago Sky for making Skytown 
proud, especially Michael Alter and John Rogers, two personal friends 
who brought the franchise to Chicago and have worked diligently to make 
it the best every step of the way. Last night, they did. It is an 
inspiration to our city and to all the young players everywhere who 
want to look to a team that proves you should never quit.