[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3958]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 721--CONGRATULATING THE GRACE COLLEGE LANCERS WOMEN'S 
    BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 
         ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. YOUNG (for Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Mr. Young)) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 721

       Whereas, on March 23, 2024, the Grace College Lancers 
     women's basketball team (referred to in this preamble as the 
     ``Lancers'') won the 2024 National Christian College Athletic 
     Association (referred to in this preamble as ``NCCAA'') 
     Division I National Championship in Winona Lake, Indiana;
       Whereas, junior Peyton Murphy was named to the all-
     tournament team for her performance in the 2024 NCCAA 
     Division I tournament;
       Whereas senior Maddie Ryman was named the tournament Most 
     Outstanding Player;
       Whereas head coach Dan Davis has excelled during his 6 
     seasons with the Lancers;
       Whereas head coach Dan Davis has been aided by assistant 
     coaches and staff;
       Whereas the Lancers are supported by members of the Grace 
     College Athletics Department;
       Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory marked the 
     first national title for the Lancers;
       Whereas the Lancers emerged from the semi-finals with a 
     dramatic and close victory over the Oakland City University 
     Mighty Oaks;
       Whereas the 2024 National Championship victory was the 
     final game of the 15-year span of the role of Grace College 
     as host of the NCCAA Division I National Championship; and
       Whereas the tradition of the Lancers of excelling in both 
     athletics and academics continues to advance the sport of 
     women's basketball and provide inspiration for future 
     generations of young athletes: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Grace College Lancers women's 
     basketball team for its victory in the National Christian 
     College Athletic Association Division I National 
     Championship; and
       (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work 
     of the players and coaches of the Grace College Lancers 
     women's basketball team, and students, alumni, 
     administration, and support staff that directly contributed 
     to the victory of Grace College in the National Christian 
     College Athletic Association 2024 Division I National 
     Championship.

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