[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5553]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 469--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE LAS VEGAS ACES 
    BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2023 WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL 
                        ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP

  Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself and Ms. Rosen) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 469

       Whereas, on October 18, 2023, the professional women's 
     basketball team the Las Vegas Aces (referred to in this 
     resolution as the ``Aces'') won the 2023 Women's National 
     Basketball Association (referred to in this resolution as the 
     ``WNBA'') championship;
       Whereas the Aces became the first back-to-back WNBA 
     champions in 21 years;
       Whereas the Aces defeated the New York Liberty in Game 4 of 
     the 2023 WNBA Finals, winning the championship 3 games to 1;
       Whereas the championship is the second for the Aces 
     franchise and also marks the third major league professional 
     sports championship in the history of the city of Las Vegas 
     and the State of Nevada;
       Whereas Aces head coach Becky Hammon led the team to the 
     championship, becoming the first WNBA head coach to win back-
     to-back championships in 21 years and first head coach to win 
     the title in her first 2 seasons;
       Whereas Aces player A'ja Wilson was named--
       (1) WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player, finishing Game 4 of 
     the Finals with a game high 24 points in the 70-69 win to 
     help clinch the championship for the Aces; and
       (2) WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, her second 
     consecutive Defensive Player of the Year honor;
       Whereas Aces player Alysha Clark won the WNBA Sixth Player 
     of the Year Award for being the league's most valuable player 
     for her team coming off the bench as a substitute;
       Whereas Aces players Kierstan Bell, Alaina Coates, Sydney 
     Colson, Cayla George, Chelsea Gray, Candace Parker, Kelsey 
     Plum, Kiah Stokes, Riquna Williams, and Jackie Young should 
     be congratulated for their dedication, teamwork, and display 
     of impressive athletic talent;
       Whereas behind the Aces players is a team of coaches and 
     support staff without whom those players could not have been 
     successful;
       Whereas Aces owner Mark Davis continues to lead 
     professional team owners as a champion for women in sports, 
     investing significantly in the Aces team, facilities, and 
     staff, and advancing the game of basketball;
       Whereas the Aces organization remains committed to 
     enriching and impacting the Las Vegas community, actively 
     participating in community efforts through partnerships with 
     schools and community-based organizations; and
       Whereas the Aces represent their loyal fans, the Las Vegas 
     community, and the entire State of Nevada with a commitment 
     to excellence: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends and congratulates the Aces on winning the 2023 
     WNBA championship and completing a successful 2023 season;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, 
     and staff who contributed to the success of the Aces during 
     the 2023 season; and
       (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) Aces owner Mark Davis;
       (B) Aces President Nikki Fargas and General Manager Natalie 
     Williams; and
       (C) Aces Head Coach Becky Hammon.

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