[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 177 (Thursday, October 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5218]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 438--CONGRATULATING COCO GAUFF FOR HER INSPIRING 
          VICTORY AT THIS YEAR'S US OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

  Mr. OSSOFF (for himself, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Warnock, and Mr. Scott of 
Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 438

       Whereas, on September 9, 2023, Coco Gauff won her first 
     Grand Slam title at the US Open;
       Whereas, on March 13, 2004, Coco Gauff was born in Atlanta, 
     Georgia, and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida, where she 
     still lives today;
       Whereas, while still living in Atlanta, Coco Gauff began 
     playing tennis at the age of 6;
       Whereas, on June 9, 2018, Coco Gauff won the girls' singles 
     title at Roland-Garros;
       Whereas, on March 19, 2019, Coco Gauff made her Women's 
     Tennis Association (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``WTA'') Tour debut at the Miami Open;
       Whereas, on July 1, 2019, Coco Gauff shocked the tennis 
     world by defeating Venus Williams at The Championships, 
     Wimbledon at the age of 15 years old;
       Whereas, on October 13, 2019, Coco Gauff won her first WTA 
     singles title at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz;
       Whereas, on September 9, 2023, Coco Gauff's US Open victory 
     made her the youngest American to win a Grand Slam since 
     Serena Williams won the US Open in 1999;
       Whereas, on September 11, 2023, Coco Gauff rose to number 3 
     in the WTA's world rankings;
       Whereas, on September 11, 2023, Coco Gauff became the 
     number 1 ranked doubles player in the world alongside her 
     doubles partner, fellow American, Jessica Pegula;
       Whereas Coco Gauff's talent led her to win her first US 
     Open Tennis Championships women's singles title;
       Whereas Coco Gauff has won 6 WTA Tour singles titles and 8 
     WTA Tour doubles titles; and
       Whereas Coco Gauff is an inspiration to millions of young 
     girls and boys across the country with her passion for the 
     sport, faith and victories; Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Coco Gauff for her 
     inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis 
     Championships.

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