[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[House]
[Pages 12340-12341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING THE JUNIATA COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE NCAA 
              DIVISION III WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the resolution (H. Res. 216) commending the Juniata College volleyball 
team for winning the NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 216

       Whereas the Juniata College volleyball team is one of the 
     great little-known dynasties in college sports;
       Whereas the Juniata College volleyball program has a 
     remarkable 1,100 win and 172 loss record over 30 seasons;
       Whereas Head Coach Larry Bock has the most wins of any 
     coach in the history of NCAA women's volleyball;
       Whereas during this past season, senior Stephanie Kines was 
     named the Division III Women's Volleyball Player of the Year, 
     just the second Juniata player to earn that honor;
       Whereas Juniata College did not lose a match in 2006 to a 
     Division III opponent all season, and the team's only 2006 
     loss was to Division I Princeton University;
       Whereas Juniata College's 41 win and 1 loss record during 
     2006 tied the program record for the fewest losses in a 
     season, and was the team's first 40-win season since 1997; 
     and
       Whereas Juniata defeated long-time rival Washington 
     University-St. Louis in a thrilling five-game championship 
     match that many described as the best championship match in 
     the history of Division III volleyball: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
       (1) commends the Juniata College volleyball team for 
     winning the 2006 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball 
     National Championship; and
       (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
     students, and staff whose hard work and dedication made the 
     Championship possible.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from

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Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth) and the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Boustany) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Kentucky.


                             General Leave

  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may insert material relevant to H. Res. 216 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Kentucky?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Juniata College for winning the 
NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship.
  On November 18, 2006, the Juniata College women's volleyball team won 
the 2006 NCAA Division III championship by beating the Washington 
University-St. Louis Bears in Salem, Virginia.
  I want to extend my congratulations to head coach Larry Bock, 
assistant coach Heather Pavlik, Juniata College president Thomas 
Kepple, Jr., and the student athletes on a wonderful season.
  The Eagles had an exceptional record of 41 wins with just one loss. 
They were undefeated in Division III competition, with their only loss 
coming to a Division I school. The team also had an exceptional player 
in Stephanie Kines who was named Division III women's volleyball player 
of the year. Coach Larry Bock also added to his extraordinary record of 
1,100 wins and 172 losses over 30 years of coaching, the most wins of 
any coach in NCAA women's volleyball history.
  I also want to extend my congratulations to the Washington 
University-St. Louis Bears. The Bears had a record of 38 wins and 2 
losses. The Bears won the University Athletic Association title for 
2006 and had four women receive AVCA All-America honors.
  Winning the Division III national championship and finishing the 
season with a 41-1 record has brought positive national attention to 
Juniata College, and I know the fans of the university will cherish 
this moment as they look forward to the 2007 season.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I congratulate Juniata College for their 
success.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House 
Resolution 216, commending Juniata College for winning the NCAA 
Division III Women's Volleyball Championship.
  On November 18, 2006, the Juniata College women's volleyball team 
defeated their longtime rival, Washington University of St. Louis, in a 
thrilling five-game championship match that might possibly be described 
as the best championship match in the history of Division III 
volleyball.
  The Juniata College women's volleyball team is one of the great 
little-known dynasties in college sports today. The program has a 
remarkable record of 1,100 wins to only 172 losses over 30 seasons.
  In fact, during the 2006 season, Juniata College did not lose a 
single match to any of their Division III opponents all season and the 
team's only 2006 loss was to Division I's Princeton University. The 41 
win-1 loss record tied the program record for the fewest losses in a 
season and was the team's first 40-win season since 1997.
  During the season, senior Stephanie Kines was named the Division III 
women's volleyball player of the year, making her only the second 
Juniata player in the college's history to earn that honor.
  Sophomore Amber Thomas also played a vital role in Juniata's second 
Division III national championship. Thomas was chosen as the 
tournament's most outstanding player as she piled up 54 kills in the 
final three tournament matches, 25 of which came in the championship 
victory.
  I would also like to recognize head coach Larry Bock who is one of 
the most recognizable names in collegiate volleyball. His list of 
accomplishments and awards places him among the most successful 
volleyball coaches in the country at any level.
  I extend my congratulations to head coach Larry Bock, all of the 
hardworking players, the fans and to Juniata College. I am happy to 
join my good friend and colleague, Representative Yarmuth, in honoring 
this exceptional team and all of its accomplishments and wish all 
involved continued success.
  I ask my colleagues to support this resolution, and I yield back the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. YARMUTH. I thank the gentleman from Louisiana.
  With that, I strongly urge my colleagues to pass this important 
resolution and recognize the Juniata College women's volleyball team 
for their great achievement. We should all join these great athletes in 
celebration of a hard-fought 2006 NCAA Division III championship.
  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lady 
``screaming eagles'' of Juniata College on winning the 2006 NCAA 
Division ill Woman's Volleyball Championship.
  In a thrilling win, the Eagles found themselves down two games to one 
to Washington University. Down, but not out the Lady Eagles came 
storming back with a brilliant offensive effort to capture the Title 3-
2. The Eagles found their momentum in the fourth game where the team 
went on a 4 to 1 run. After claiming the lead, the Eagles never looked 
back. At the end of the day, the Eagles walked away with 90 kills and a 
championship.
  Juniata College's Volleyball Team's championship is a great example 
of sportsmanship and achievement in college sports. Over 30 seasons, 
Juniata's volleyball program has built a 1,100 win and 172 loss record. 
The team's coach, Larry Bock, has the most wins of any coach in the 
history of NCAA women's volleyball. Also, during their championship 
season, senior player Stephanie Kines was named Division III Women's 
Volleyball Player of the Year. Stephanie is the second Juniata player 
to earn that honor.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate all of the players and coaches of the 
Juniata College Women's Volleyball Team: Erin Albert, Brittany Carr, 
Cassie Dickmann, Kristi Fitzsimmons, Jess Fox, Paige Johnston, 
Stephanie Kines, Beth Kozak, Megan Lamens, Mariel Little, Michelle 
Morchesky, Aly Pompeani, Jessica Ritchey, Rachael Schatz, Megan 
Sollenberger, Molly Sollenberger, and Amber Thomas Head Coach Larry 
Bock, and assistant Coaches Heather Pavlik, Casey Dale and Erin Dodson. 
To all of the Screaming Eagles, congratulation on most successful 
season and a well earned championship.
  Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 216.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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