III
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 160
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 15, 2021
Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commending and congratulating the Stanford University Cardinal women’s basketball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.
Whereas, on April 4, 2021, the Stanford University Cardinal women's basketball team won the third National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA
) Division I women’s basketball championship (referred to in this preamble as the national championship
) in school history by defeating the University of Arizona Wildcats by a score of 54 to 53, completing the season with an overall record of 31-2;
Whereas head coach Tara VanDerveer has led the Cardinal to 3 national championship titles during her tenure at Stanford University, as well as 13 NCAA Final Four appearances, 23 Pac-12 regular-season titles, 14 Pac-12 Tournament crowns, and 32 trips to the NCAA Tournament;
Whereas senior guard Kiana Williams—
led the Cardinal in scoring throughout the regular season with 14 points per game; and
was named Most Outstanding Player of the Pac-12 Conference Women's Basketball Tournament, scoring 26 points in the tournament title game;
Whereas sophomore guard Haley Jones, named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, showed tenacity and leadership on the journey to the national championship, including by—
making a last-minute shot to defeat the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the semi-final game; and
scoring 17 points in the national championship game to defeat the University of Arizona Wildcats;
Whereas all of the following players should be congratulated for their dedication, teamwork, and display of impressive athletic talent: Francesca Belibi, Cameron Brink, Jenna Brown, Agnes Emma-Nnopu, Lacie Hull, Lexie Hull, Alyssa Jerome, Haley Jones, Hannah Jump, Ashten Prechtel, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Kiana Williams, and Anna Wilson;
Whereas behind the players is a team of staff, without whom the players could not have been successful;
Whereas the Cardinal displayed confidence and poise, surviving 2 last-second shots to defeat the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the University of Arizona Wildcats to win the 2021 national championship;
Whereas the members of the 2020-2021 Stanford University Cardinal women’s basketball team have continuously pursued excellence in both athletics and academics;
Whereas the Cardinal resiliently withstood immense challenges presented by the COVID–19 pandemic, including extended changes to housing and playing accommodations, to post an impressive season of 31 wins and only 2 losses and championship titles in both the Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament and the Pac-12 regular season;
Whereas the accomplishments of the Cardinal in their 2020-2021 season highlight the persistence, skill, and sportsmanship of the Cardinal; and
Whereas the Cardinal represent their loyal fans, current students, and alumni with heart and a commitment to excellence: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
commends and congratulates the Stanford University Cardinal on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women’s basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season;
recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the Cardinal during the 2020-2021 season; and
respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne;
Stanford University Director of Athletics Bernard Muir; and
Stanford University women's basketball team head coach Tara VanDerveer.