[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 13458-13459]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 158--COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CAVALIERS 
MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2003 NCAA DIVISION I MEN'S LACROSSE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. ALLEN (for himself, and Mr. Warner) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 158

       Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of 
     the University of Virginia are to be congratulated for their 
     commitment and pride in their National Champion men's 
     lacrosse team;
       Whereas in 2003, the University of Virginia claimed its 
     second National Championship in 5 years, with an overall 
     season of 15 and 2;
       Whereas the Cavaliers won the NCAA first round 19 to 8 
     against Mount St. Mary's, beat Georgetown 12 to 7 in the 
     Quarterfinals, and Maryland 14 to 4 in the Semifinals;
       Whereas the University of Virginia Cavaliers won the 
     championship game by defeating the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 9 
     to 7;
       Whereas the University of Virginia team was led by A.J. 
     Shannon with 4 goals, John Christmas with 2 goals, and 
     received outstanding effort and support from Chris Rotelli 
     and Billy Glading, while goalie Tillman Johnson had 13 saves 
     and was selected Most Outstanding Player of the championship 
     game;
       Whereas every player on the Cavalier team contributed to 
     their success in this championship season and they are Mike 
     Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned 
     Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, Michael 
     Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon 
     Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Charlie 
     Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Hunter Kass, Nathan 
     Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. 
     Morrissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt 
     Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan 
     Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer Katie 
     Serenelli, the team doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin 
     Madl.
       Whereas Head Coach Dom Starsia has coached the University 
     of Virginia men's lacrosse team for 11 years, and has led the 
     University of Virginia men's lacrosse team to the NCAA 
     Tournament for a university-record 11th consecutive time;
       Whereas Coach Starsia has led the team to a school record 
     15 wins this season;
       Whereas Coach Starsia is 1 of only 3 coaches in college 
     lacrosse history to win 100 games at 2 different colleges: 
     the University of Virginia and Brown University; and
       Whereas Coach Starsia and his coaching staff, including 
     Assistant Coaches David Curry, Marc Van Arsdale, and Hannon 
     Wright deserve much credit for the outstanding determination 
     and accomplishments of their young team: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the University of Virginia men's lacrosse 
     team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse 
     National Championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, 
     coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the United 
     States Capitol Building to be honored;
       (3) requests that the President recognize the achievements 
     of the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team and invite 
     them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony honoring 
     a National Champion team; and
       (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to--
       (A) make available enrolled copies of this resolution to 
     the University of Virginia for appropriate display; and
       (B) transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to each 
     coach and member of the 2003

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     NCAA Division I men's lacrosse national championship team.

  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, today I congratulate the University of 
Virginia Men's Lacrosse team for their victory in the NCAA Division 1 
men's lacrosse championship with a 9 to 7 victory over the previously 
top-ranked Johns Hopkins University and submit a resolution expressing 
the congratulations of the United States Senate to these young men.
  The University of Virginia Cavaliers Lacrosse Team captured their 
second National Championship title in five years, finishing the 2003 
season with a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, a university record. Head 
Coach Dom Starsia has coached the men's lacrosse team for the past 11 
years and each year has led the team to the NCAA tournament; also a 
university record.
  As a Cavalier myself, I want to express the pride felt by all 
students, faculty and alumni of the University of Virginia at this 
tremendous accomplishment by the men's lacrosse team. Coach Starsia and 
his coaching staff; Marc Van Arsdale, David Curry and Hannon Wright, 
deserve much of the credit for the accomplishment of these student 
athletes and should also be commended.
  The members of the University of Virginia 2003 Men's Lacrosse team 
have indeed made their university proud and should be applauded for 
their leadership, both on and off the playing field. I congratulate 
Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned Bowen, 
Dough Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John Christmas, Michael 
Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon Focht, Newton 
Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading, Charlie Glazer, 
Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tilman Johnson, Hunter Kass, Nathan Kenney, 
Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. Morrissey, Justin Mullen, 
Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Chris 
Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, 
Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer Katie Serenelli, the team 
doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin Madl for their accomplishments.
  I hope my colleagues will join with Senator Warner and me to pass 
this Resolution recognizing the National Champion University of 
Virginia Men's Lacrosse team.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, it is with great pride that I, along with 
my colleague from Virginia, Mr. Allen, come before you today. I come in 
support of a resolution submitted by Mr. Allen and myself commemorating 
the University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Team, who defeated Johns 
Hopkins University for the 2003 NCAA National Championship last Monday. 
I would like to congratulate the head coach, Mr. Dom Starsia, his staff 
and the 41 young men on the UVA lacrosse team for a job well-done. The 
Cavaliers finished the season with an impressive record of 15 wins and 
2 losses and had 8 players receive All-American Honors. Goalie, Tillman 
Johnson, received Most Outstanding Player honors for leading Virginia 
to victories over the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins 
University during the NCAA tournament. These student-athletes deserve 
this chamber's recognition for their commitment to excellence through 
their dedication to the UVA lacrosse team and the academic rigors of 
the University of Virginia during this successful season. The people of 
Virginia take great pride in their state colleges and universities, and 
the success of the University of Virginia lacrosse team is a testament 
to the great accomplishments, both in the classroom and on the athletic 
field, made by Virginia schools during the past year.
  The players follow: Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan 
Binder, Ned Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John 
Christmas, Michael Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyl Dixon, Andrew Faraone, 
Jon Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading, 
Charlie Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tillman Johnson, Hunter 
Kass, Nathan Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. 
Morissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskey, 
Derrick Preuss, Chris Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin 
Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli.
  The coaches follow: Dom Starsia, David Curry, Marc Van Arsdale, 
Hannon Wright.

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