A resolution commending the University of Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

Mr. President, today I congratulate the University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse team for their victory in the NCAA Division 1 men's lacrosse championship with a 9 to 7 victory over the previously top-ranked Johns Hopkins University and submit a resolution expressing the congratulations of the United States Senate to these young men.

The University of Virginia Cavaliers Lacrosse Team captured their second National Championship title in five years, finishing the 2003 season with a record of 15 wins and 2 losses, a university record. Head Coach Don Starsia has coached the men's lacrosse team for the past 11 years and each year has led the team to the NCAA tournament; also a university record.

As a Cavalier myself, I want to express the pride felt by all students, faculty and alumni of the University of Virginia at this tremendous accomplishment by the men's lacrosse team. Coach Starsia and his coaching staff; Marc Van Arsdale, David Curry and Hannon Wright, deserve much of the credit for the accomplishment of these student athletes and should also be commended.

The members of the University of Virginia 2003 Men's Lacrosse team have indeed made their university proud and should be applauded for their leadership, both on and off the playing field. I congratulate Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned Bowen, Dough Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John Christmas, Michael Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyle Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading, Charlie Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tilman Johnson, Hunter Kass, Nathan Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. Morrissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskay, Derrick Preuss, Chris Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli, trainer Katie Serenelli, the team doctor, Dan Mistry, and manager Kristin Madl for their accomplishments.

I hope my colleagues will join with Senator Warner and me to pass this Resolution recognizing the National Champion University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse team.

Mr. President, it is with great pride that I, along with my colleague from Virginia, Mr. Allen, come before you today. I come in support of a resolution submitted by Mr. Allen and myself commemorating the University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Team, who defeated Johns Hopkins University for the 2003 NCAA National Championship last Monday. I would like to congratulate the head coach, Mr. Dom Starsia, his staff and the 41 young men on the UVA lacrosse team for a job well-done. The Cavaliers finished the season with an impressive record of 15 wins and 2 losses and had 8 players receive All-American Honors. Goalie, Tillman Johnson, received Most Outstanding Player honors for leading Virginia to victories over the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University during the NCAA tournament. These student-athletes deserve this chamber's recognition for their commitment to excellence through their dedication to the UVA lacrosse team and the academic rigors of the University of Virginia during this successful season. The people of Virginia take great pride in their state colleges and universities, and the success of the University of Virginia lacrosse team is a testament to the great accomplishments, both in the classroom and on the athletic field, made by Virginia schools during the past year.

The players follow: Mike Abbott, Andrew Agoliati, Jimmy Barter, Ryan Binder, Ned Bowen, Doug Brody, Patrick Buchanan, David Burman, John Christmas, Michael Culver, Jack deVilliers, Kyl Dixon, Andrew Faraone, Jon Focht, Newton Gentry, Foster Gilbert, Brendan Gill, Billy Glading, Charlie Glazer, Zach Heffner, Brett Hughes, Tillman Johnson, Hunter Kass, Nathan Kenney, Ted Lamade, Jared Little, Kevin McGrath, J.J. Morissey, Justin Mullen, Chris Ourisman, Matt Paquet, Matt Poskey, Derrick Preuss, Chris Rotelli, A.J. Shannon, Hatcher Snead, Calvin Sullivan, Ryan Thompson, Matt Ward, Trey Whitty, Joe Yevoli.

The coaches follow: Dom Starsia, David Curry, Marc Van Arsdale, Hannon Wright.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further action on S. Res. 158, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be agreed to, the resolution, as amended, be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to; further, that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table and that any statements regarding this matter be printed in the Record.