S.Res. 168Senate111th Congress (2009-2011)Passed Congress

A resolution commending the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women's College World Series.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6215)

June 4, 2009

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6215)

June 4, 2009

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Sen. Maria CantwellD-WA · Jun 4, 2009

Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the University of Washington softball team on their 2009 NCAA National Championship. On June 2, led by National Player of the Year Danielle Lawrie and head…

Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the University of Washington softball team on their 2009 NCAA National Championship.

On June 2, led by National Player of the Year Danielle Lawrie and head coach Heather Tarr, the Huskies earned their first title in a thrilling 3-2 victory over the University of Florida.

The win caps an amazing 51-12 season that saw the team capture the hearts and minds of the entire region. Facing challenges and setbacks throughout the season, the team found the courage and determination needed to break through to highest achievement in college softball.

Following the game, National Player of the Year Danielle Lawrie added to her already lengthy resume when she was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series. She was joined on this year's First-Team All-America team by teammate Ashley Charters who closes out her Husky career with her third All-America selection.

However, it was not individuals who won this championship; it was a team. The commitment and passion of each and every player has turned the University of Washington into one of the most feared softball teams in the Nation. This season marks the 16th straight postseason appearance by the Huskies. Competing in the indisputably toughest conference in America, the Pac-10, the University of Washington has steadily climbed into the ranks of softball's elite.

At a time when budget shortfalls are forcing universities across the Nation to eliminate athletic programs, the University of Washington softball team stands as a testament to the role of athletics in our schools. These are not superstars headed to lucrative paychecks; they are committed student-athletes who dedicate themselves every day on the field and in the classroom. I reserve special praise for the league- leading seven Huskies named to the Pac-10 All-Academic team: Morgan Stuart, Amanda Fleischman, Alyson McWherter, Ashlyn Watson, Ashley Charters, Marnie Koziol and Alicia Blake.

Congratulations once more to our newest national champions, the University of Washington Huskies. Go Dawgs!

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Agreed to SenateIssued June 4, 2009

III

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 168

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 4, 2009

Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Commending the University of Washington women’s softball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women’s College World Series.

Whereas on June 2, 2009, for the first time in university history, the University of Washington Women Huskies won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national softball championship game with a 3-2 victory over the University of Florida Gators;

Whereas University of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie was named the Women's College World Series Most Valuable Player and the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year;

Whereas the Huskies finished the 2009 season with an impressive record of 51-12;

Whereas the members of the 2009 University of Washington softball team are excellent representatives of a university that is 1 of the premier academic institutions in Washington State, producing many outstanding student-athletes and other leaders; and

Whereas the members of the women’s softball team have brought great honor to themselves, their families, the University of Washington, and the State of Washington: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

congratulates the University of Washington softball team for winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series;

(2)

recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped the University of Washington win the championship; and

(3)

respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—

(A)

Mark A. Emmert, president of the University of Washington;

(B)

Scott Woodward, director of athletics of the University of Washington; and

(C)

Heather Tarr, head coach of the University of Washington softball team.