[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 599 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 4, 2004.
Whereas the University of Connecticut is the first school to win both the men
and women's Division I basketball National Championship titles in the
same year;
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team won its
second National Collegiate Athletic Association championship by
defeating Georgia Tech by the score of 82-73;
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team won its
fifth National Collegiate Athletic Association championship by defeating
the University of Tennessee by the score of 70-61;
Whereas Emeka Okafor was named Co-National Player of the Year, National
Defensive Player of the Year, and the Final Four Most Outstanding
Player;
Whereas Diana Taurasi was named the national women's Player of the Year, the
Final Four Most Outstanding Player and received the Nancy Lieberman
Award;
Whereas University of Connecticut Huskies men's head coach Jim Calhoun has led
his team to two National Championships in six years, making him one of
just seven coaches to ever win two titles during his coaching career;
Whereas University of Connecticut Huskies women's head coach Geno Auriemma has
led his team to three consecutive National Championship titles, only the
second coach to accomplish this feat, and five titles overall;
Whereas the high caliber of the University of Connecticut Huskies in both
athletics and academics has significantly advanced the sport of college
basketball and provided inspiration for future generations of young men
and women alike; and
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies' championship season has rallied
Connecticut residents of all ages behind a common purpose and triggered
a wave of euphoria across the State: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends the University of
Connecticut Huskies men's and women's basketball teams for winning the 2004
National Collegiate Athletic Championships.
Attest:
Clerk.