[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22287]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPION DETROIT 
                                 SHOCK

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from Michigan (Ms. Kilpatrick) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Women's 
National Basketball Association Championship team the Detroit Shock. 
Last night, over 22,000 people came to our stadium in Auburn Hills and 
watched the women's national basketball team win the championship in 
beating the two-time champions Los Angeles women's team.
  I just want to say how important Title IX is in the rearing of these 
young women all over America who participate in women's sports and how 
important it is.
  I want to commend Bill Laimbeer, the coach of the team, and for 
bringing them forward and to bringing another spirit to our team.
  So you go get them, women. We are proud of you all over the country. 
Let us move forward the Women's National Basketball Association that 
will give young women opportunities to move forward and have the 
confidence they need to tackle the problems of the world. 
Congratulations to you, Detroit Shock. We look forward to your next 
year. You go, girls.

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