A resolution congratulating the Arizona State University women's softball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship.

Mr. President, today I am pleased to join with Senator McCain in support of this resolution to highlight the athletic achievements of a tremendous group of young women. On June 3, the Arizona State University women's softball team won the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship by defeating Texas A&M University 5 to 0. This is the first softball championship title for ASU, and the second consecutive year that a university in Arizona has brought home the NCAA Softball Championship.

The Sun Devils won the championship in an impressive fashion with considerable efforts by all. ASU beat its opponent by an 11 to 0 margin, the largest margin of victory in a championship game. Pitcher Katie Burkhart allowed only four hits during the game, struck out 13 batters and was recognized as the Most Valuable Player. Mindy Cowles and Kaitlin Cochran both hit homeruns for the Sun Devils. Jackie Vasquez, Jessica Mapes, Mandy Urfer, Rhiannon Baca, Krista Donnenwirth, Lesley Rogers, and Caylyn Carlson all contributed to the final score. Other Sun Devils making important contributions include Katie Crabb, Megan Elliott, Dani Rae Lougheed, Brittney Matta, Kristen Miller, Ashley Muenz, Amanda Nesbitt, Brooke Neuman, Michelle Nulliner, Sarah Rice, Colleen Robbins, Jessie Ware, and Renee Welty.

Coach Clint Myers led the Sun Devils to a season record of 66 wins and 5 losses and a perfect 10 and 0 mark in the postseason. Coach Myers joined ASU three years ago and has turned the ASU women's softball program into a PAC-l0 Conference powerhouse.

I salute the Sun Devils and congratulate them on a hard-earned national championship. All Arizonans, even die-hard UofA Wildcats like me, are proud of the team's outstanding achievement and wish the team success in the years to come.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 586, which was submitted earlier today.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table.