[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Pages 25671-25672]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM

  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the resolution (H. Res. 562) congratulating Syracuse University for 
winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's 
Lacrosse Tournament.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 562

       Whereas, on May 25, 2009, the Syracuse University Orange 
     defeated the Cornell Big Red 10-9 in overtime, in the finals 
     of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 
     Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament in Foxboro, 
     Massachusetts;
       Whereas the Orange now hold 11 men's lacrosse national 
     titles, the most in NCAA History;
       Whereas Orange head coach John Desko won his fifth NCAA 
     title;
       Whereas the Orange players, coaches, and staff are 
     excellent representatives of Syracuse University;
       Whereas the Orange showed tremendous spirit in the 
     championship game, coming back from what appeared to be an 
     insurmountable three-goal deficit with less than four minutes 
     to go, only to win the game in overtime; and
       Whereas the residents of Syracuse and fans are to be 
     congratulated for their support, dedication, and pride in the 
     team: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates 
     Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate 
     Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Puerto Rico (Mr. Pierluisi) and the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. 
Biggert) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Puerto Rico.


                             General Leave

  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House 
Resolution 562 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Puerto Rico?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. PIERLUISI. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Syracuse University 
men's lacrosse team for their victory in the 2009 National Collegiate 
Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
  On May 25, 2009, the Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team celebrated 
their NCAA Division I championship title after a close 10-9 victory 
over the Cornell Big Red. This victory marks the 11th national 
championship for the Orange in lacrosse, the most in NCAA history. This 
is the second consecutive year that the Syracuse men's lacrosse team 
has successfully won this title. In addition, this win capped a season 
for the Orange that saw the team tie the NCAA record for the best 1-
year win-loss improvement.
  The game that secured the Orange's victory was especially exciting. 
Down three goals with four minutes to play and the ball in Cornell's 
possession, Syracuse staged an unlikely comeback. Scoring the 
definitive goal in sudden death overtime made for an exhilarating and 
especially exciting win for the team, showcasing their focus under 
pressure and excellent teamwork.
  I congratulate John Desko on his fourth national title as coach of 
the Orange. In his 11 years as head coach at Syracuse, he has led the 
Orange to seven NCAA final appearances and nine Final Fours. Coach 
Desko serves as a wonderful mentor to his players both on and off the 
field.
  I want to recognize the Syracuse Orange for their incredible season, 
characterized by tenacity, talent, and leadership. I am certain that 
this team will carry this momentum into next season.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, I congratulate Syracuse University men's 
lacrosse team on their 2009 Division I NCAA championship title.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 562, 
congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate 
Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
  It is estimated that lacrosse may have developed as early as the 12th 
century. It originated among Native American tribes in North America. 
In 1637, the game was first named lacrosse. The game underwent many 
modernizations during the 19th century, and the first intercollegiate 
lacrosse game was played in 1877. By the

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early 1900s, students across North America were participating in the 
sport in high schools, colleges, and universities.
  Syracuse University was founded in 1870. Today, the university serves 
over 19,000 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. 
Syracuse University offers degrees in over 20 majors from 10 different 
schools and colleges. Syracuse Orange has 12 women's intercollegiate 
athletic teams and 8 men's intercollegiate athletic teams.
  SU has 27 team national championships, including 11 men's lacrosse 
NCAA national championships. Syracuse University's men's lacrosse team 
added an 11th NCAA championship to their record this year. That is the 
most NCAA national lacrosse championships ever won by a single team.
  Syracuse's team was coached by John Desko. In the final championship 
game, SU won against Cornell University in overtime in a thrilling game 
that ended 10-9. Junior Cody Jamieson scored the winning point 1 minute 
20 seconds into the extra session.
  It is truly an honor to stand before the House today to congratulate 
Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament. I extend my 
congratulations to Syracuse University, the players, the coaches, and 
the students. I wish all involved continued success and ask my 
colleagues to support this resolution.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. PIERLUISI. I ask my colleagues to support the resolution 
congratulating the Syracuse University men's lacrosse team for their 
victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. Pierluisi) that the House suspend the 
rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 562.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a 
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not 
present.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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