SENATE RESOLUTION 296--CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 130
(Senate - July 31, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 296--CONGRATULATING THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S
NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Reed, Mr.
Durbin, Mr. Jones, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms.
Baldwin, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Casey, Ms. Harris, Mr. Leahy, Mr.
Brown, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Booker, Mr. Cardin, Ms. Stabenow,
Mr. Markey, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Warren, Ms. Cortez Masto,
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Warner, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Merkley, Ms.
Hassan, Mr. Peters, Mr. Kaine, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Carper, Mr.
Whitehouse, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Schumer, and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation:
S. Res. 296
Whereas on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, the United States
Women's National Soccer Team (referred to in this preamble as
the ``USWNT'') won the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup (referred
to in this preamble as the ``Women's World Cup'');
Whereas during the Women's World Cup the USWNT finished
first in its group before eliminating teams representing
Spain, France, and England in the knockout stages to reach
the final;
Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2-0 victory over the
Netherlands in the final, winning the Women's World Cup
championship twice in a row and becoming the first team to
win the Women's World Cup 4 times;
Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal in every match it
played during the Women's World Cup;
Whereas, in the final match against the Netherlands, Megan
Rapinoe scored in the 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in
the 69th minute of the match;
Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and other members of
the defensive line played key roles in preventing the
Netherlands from scoring against the United States;
Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be
congratulated, including captains Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan,
and Megan Rapinoe, as well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper,
Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Adrianna Franch,
Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Rose
Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, Samantha Mewis, Alyssa
Naeher, Kelley O'Hara, Christen Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky
Sauerbrunn, and Emily Sonnett;
Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to win
consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup titles, displayed
extraordinary leadership in adjusting the team's starting
lineup as the tournament progressed in order to promote
teamwork and capitalize on the talents of each player;
Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented with the Golden Boot
award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the most
goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball award, which is
awarded to the tournament's best player;
Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with the Silver Boot
award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the
second-most goals in the tournament, and Rose Lavelle was
presented with the Bronze Ball award, which is awarded to the
third-best player in the tournament;
Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by historic attacking
prowess, setting all-time records for goals scored in a
single game and throughout the entire Women's World Cup, as
well as a strong defensive record, conceding only 3 goals
over 7 games;
Whereas every participant in the Women's World Cup from
nations all over the world showed the extraordinary quality
and spirit of women's soccer, and will serve as an
inspiration to not only women and girls, but to all people as
they chase their dreams;
Whereas for decades the USWNT has been leading the fight to
grow and promote women's soccer;
Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight for equal pay for
female athletes; and
Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across the United
States showed their unmitigated support for the USWNT as they
competed in France: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the USWNT for winning the 2019 FIFA
Women's World Cup through spectacular skill, teamwork, and
determination;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all of the players,
coaches, and staff who contributed to the success of the
USWNT;
(3) stands in solidarity with the women of the USWNT as
they fight for equal pay; and
(4) celebrates the contributions of the millions of fans
across the United States, and the world, who cheered the
USWNT to victory, and made the players the best supported
team in the world.
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