H.Res. 384House110th Congress (2007-2009)Passed Congress

Congratulating the University of Wyoming Cowgirls for winning the Women's National Invitational Tournament for the first time and for their most successful season in school history.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 23, 2007 • 1:55 PM

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Introduced in House

May 8, 2007

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education and Workforce Committee

May 8, 2007

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee

July 17, 2007

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Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

July 23, 2007 • 1:49 PM

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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8216-7217)

July 23, 2007 • 1:50 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 384.

July 23, 2007 • 1:50 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8216)

July 23, 2007 • 1:55 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8216)

July 23, 2007 • 1:55 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 23, 2007 • 1:55 PM

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Rep. John P. SarbanesD-MD-3 · Jul 23, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 384) congratulating the University of Wyoming Cowgirls for winning the Women's National Invitational Tournament for the…

Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which Members may insert material relevant to House Resolution 384 into the Record.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

(Mr. SARBANES asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the University of Wyoming Cowgirls for winning the 2007 Women's National Invitational Tournament basketball tournament.

On March 31, 2007, the University of Wyoming won the Women's NIT by defeating the University of Wisconsin Badgers 72-56. The Cowgirls won the title in front of the largest women's basketball audience in school history, with over 15,000 in attendance.

Wyoming had their most successful season in team history, winning 21 regular-season games and tying for second in the Mountain West Conference. Overall, the Cowgirls finished 27-9, besting the previous team record of 25 wins, a record which had stood for nearly 30 years. They also advanced deeper into postseason play than any Cowgirls basketball team before them.

I want to congratulate head coach Joe Legerski, athletic director Tom Berman, University of Wyoming president Tom Buchanan, and the student athletes who won the NIT title.

I also want to extend my congratulations to the University of Wisconsin Badgers on their impressive season. Wisconsin finished their season with a school record 23 wins. Their 17 home wins were also the most in program history.

Winning the NIT title for the first time proved the Cowgirls have arrived as a force on the national scene, and I know all the fans of the university will continue to be proud of this team for years to come.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this measure, and I yield back my time.

General Leave

Mr. Speaker, I might also ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on House Joint Resolution 44, as amended, that was previously discussed.

Rep. Judy BiggertR-IL-13 · Jul 23, 2007

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 384, congratulating the University of Wyoming's women's basketball team for winning…

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 384, congratulating the University of Wyoming's women's basketball team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Woman's National Invitational Tournament Championship.

On March 31, 2007, the University of Wyoming Cowgirls basketball team defeated the University of Wisconsin by a score of 72-56 to capture the NIT title and conclude their most successful season in school history.

Led by junior Hanna Zaveckz, the tournament MVP, and junior Jodi Bolerjack, who scored 16 points in the championship game, the Cowgirls of Wyoming truly had a remarkable season in which they compiled a record of 27-9, finishing second in the Mountain West Conference.

The tournament title capped what ended up being the most successful season ever for the Cowgirls basketball team in school history. No Wyoming Cowgirls team had won as many games. The previous record was set by the 1978-79 team, which finished at 25-7, and no team ever advanced so far in postseason play.

As the State's sole 4-year educational institution, the University of Wyoming receives strong support from the State and its residents, making it the perfect place for a great learning environment. The university was recently ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the Nation's best colleges for 2006, and the College of Business Department of Economics and Finance was also ranked 10th in the Nation and 12th in the world for its program in resource and environmental economics.

I extend my congratulations to head coach Joe Legerski, athletic director Tom Berman, president Tom Buchanan, all of the hard-working players, the fans and to the University of Wyoming.

I'm happy to join my good friend and colleague Representative Cubin in honoring this exceptional team and all the accomplishments, and wish all involved continued success.

I join with my colleague from the Education and Labor Committee, Mr. Sarbanes, in support of this resolution.064

I have no further speakers and would yield back the balance of my time.

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Engrossed in HouseIssued July 23, 2007

H. RES. 384

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

July 23, 2007

RESOLUTION

Whereas on March 31, 2007, the University of Wyoming Cowgirls defeated the University of Wisconsin Badgers by a score of 72–56 in the championship basketball game of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament;

Whereas the victory of these 14 very accomplished young women and their coach, Joe Legerski, was witnessed by over 15,000 fans at the University of Wyoming’s sold out Arena-Auditorium;

Whereas the Cowgirls won 21 games in their regular season and tied for second in the Mountain West Conference (MWC);

Whereas Jodi Bolerjack scored 16 points in the championship game and earned Third Team All-MWC honors;

Whereas Elisabeth Dissen scored the last shot for the Cowgirls of the first half, giving the team a 39–26 lead;

Whereas Megan McGuffey scored back-to-back layups in the second half, totaling 10 points for the game, and received the MWC Newcomer of the Year honor;

Whereas Justyna Podziemska scored 16 points in the championship game, had 10 rebounds, and 8 assists;

Whereas Dominique Sisk scored 5 points, had 2 assists, and 7 rebounds for the Cowgirls;

Whereas Rebecca Vanderjagt scored 4 points and had 1 block during the championship game;

Whereas Aubrey Vandiver brought a strong end to the first half, shooting or assisting the last seven points;

Whereas Hanna Zavecz scored 12 points and earned the award of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament Most Valuable Player;

Whereas Amy Bolerjack, Mallory Cline, Annie Gorenstein, Angiah Harris, Gemma Koehler, and Megan Mordecai also contributed to the team’s top season; and

Whereas these top athletes are also dedicated to academic achievement, and serve as the standard of excellence, scholarship, and sportsmanship for the entire Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates the University of Wyoming women’s basketball team for their championship victory in the 2007 National Invitational Tournament.

Clerk.