[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 160 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 160
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.
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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
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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--
(1) led the Cardinal in scoring throughout the regular season with 14
points per game; and
(2) 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--
(1) making a last-minute shot to defeat the University of South
Carolina Gamecocks in the semi-final game; and
(2) 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
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) 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;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches,
and staff who contributed to the success of the Cardinal during
the 2020-2021 season; and
(3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) Stanford University President Marc Tessier-
Lavigne;
(B) Stanford University Director of Athletics
Bernard Muir; and
(C) Stanford University women's basketball team
head coach Tara VanDerveer.
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