[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 234 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 234
Honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the Women's National Basketball
Association Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 25, 2003
Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Levin) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the Women's National Basketball
Association Championship.
Whereas on September 16, 2003, the Detroit Shock won the Women's National
Basketball Association Championship by defeating the 2-time defending
champion Los Angeles Sparks, 83 to 78;
Whereas the Shock won a league-best 25 games, a year after losing a league-worst
23, becoming the first team in any major sport since 1890 to finish
first in the entire league after finishing last the previous season;
Whereas the enthusiasm and support for the Shock by the people of Detroit and of
Michigan was clearly demonstrated by the fact that the final game was
attended by a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) record
crowd of over 22,000 people;
Whereas the Shock completed an incredible season with the strong performances of
Finals Most Valuable Player Ruth Riley's career-high 27 points, Swin
Cash's 13 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists, and Deanna Nolan's 17
points;
Whereas Cheryl Ford, the 2003 WNBA Rookie of the Year, became the first rookie
in league history to average more than 10 points and 10 rebounds per
game;
Whereas Detroit Shock Head Coach Bill Laimbeer was named 2003 WNBA Coach of the
Year after transforming the Shock into the best team in the league in
his first year as head coach;
Whereas in honor of the Shock's championship, the Palace of Auburn Hills is
officially changing its address to Three Championship Drive; and
Whereas the Shock have demonstrated great strength, skill, and perseverance
during the 2003 season and have made the entire State of Michigan proud:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2003
Women's National Basketball Association Championship and
recognizes all the players, coaches, support staff, and fans
who were instrumental in this achievement; and
(2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an
enrolled copy of this resolution to the Detroit Shock for
appropriate display.
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