[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 41 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 11, 2003.
Whereas, on December 8, 2002, the University of Portland women's soccer team
captured its first ever undisputed collegiate national soccer
championship;
Whereas the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I title is
the first championship in any sport for the University of Portland;
Whereas the University of Portland Pilots' 20-4-1 record in 2002 tied the record
for wins in a season in University of Portland women's soccer history;
Whereas head coach Clive Charles, the University of Portland director of women's
and men's soccer, has successfully built a nationally recognized
collegiate soccer program, leading the University of Portland women's
and men's teams to a collective 12 conference championships and 16 NCAA
playoff berths, and producing players for the United States National and
Olympic teams;
Whereas, on the way to the national championship, the Pilots defeated 7
nationally ranked opponents, which included a 2-1 title game triumph
over the reigning champion, Santa Clara University;
Whereas the Pilots, the tournament's number 8 seed, now hold the record as the
lowest seeded-team to win the national title in the women's national
championship 21-year history;
Whereas sophomore Christine Sinclair set an NCAA tournament record with 21
points on 10 goals and 1 assist;
Whereas each player, coach, trainer, and manager dedicated time and effort to
ensuring that the Pilots reached the pinnacle of team achievement; and
Whereas the students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of the University of
Portland are to be congratulated for their commitment and pride in the
Pilots' women's soccer program: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the University of Portland women's soccer team for
winning the 2002 NCAA Division I national championship and recognizes
the achievements of all the players, coaches, and support staff who were
instrumental in this accomplishment;
(2) requests that the President recognize the accomplishments and
achievements of the 2002 University of Portland women's soccer team and
invite them to Washington, D.C., for a White House ceremony for national
championship teams; and
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make
available enrolled copies of this resolution to the University of
Portland for appropriate display and to transmit an enrolled copy of the
resolution to each coach and member of the 2002 University of Portland
women's soccer team.
Attest:
Clerk.