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[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 248 Introduced in House (IH)]

106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 248

Commending and congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer 
     Team for winning the 1999 Women's World Cup soccer tournament.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 14, 1999

 Ms. Roybal-Allard (for herself, Mrs. Capps, Mrs. Maloney of New York, 
and Mrs. Kelly) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                 to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commending and congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer 
     Team for winning the 1999 Women's World Cup soccer tournament.

Whereas the third annual Women's World Cup of soccer was hosted by the United 
        States;
Whereas the 1999 Women's World Cup was the largest women's soccer world 
        championship in history;
Whereas 16 nations participated in the 1999 Women's World Cup, signaling a 
        growth for women's soccer throughout the world;
Whereas 31 matches were played before more than 650,000 fans in seven cities 
        across the United States, with four matches drawing crowds of more than 
        65,000;
Whereas the United States Women's National Soccer Team has a record of 
        accomplishment, having won the first-ever 1991 Women's World Cup and the 
        1996 Olympics, and placing third in the 1996 Women's World Cup;
Whereas the United States Women's National Soccer Team is noted for its over-
        arching commitment to teamwork, and is known in international 
        competition for its devotion to sportsmanship and fair play;
Whereas the 1999 Women's World Cup of soccer symbolizes an emerging role for 
        young American women in sports and society;
Whereas the 1999 Women's World Cup of soccer speaks to parents about the 
        importance of athletic participation for building the character and 
        confidence of their daughters;
Whereas the United States has produced the best women's soccer team in the 
        world, without a full-time professional women's league, relying instead 
        on college soccer programs to provide a competitive environment for 
        players;
Whereas title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has played a valuable role 
        in strengthening women's college sports programs, creating opportunities 
        for women to participate and compete at an advanced level in soccer and 
        many other sports;
Whereas over 90,000 fans attended the championship final between the United 
        States and China, which is a record for a women-only sporting event; and
Whereas the United States women's soccer team defeated China on July 10, 1999, 
        with a 5 to 4 penalty kick victory: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends and 
congratulates the United States Women's National Soccer Team for 
winning the 1999 Women's World Cup soccer tournament.
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