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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1179 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1179

  Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League 
                          Soccer championship.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 13, 2018

 Mr. Lewis of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Carter 
  of Georgia, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. 
  Woodall, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr. 
 Graves of Georgia, Mrs. Handel, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, and Mr. 
 Allen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League 
                          Soccer championship.

Whereas, on December 8, 2018, Atlanta United FC won the 2018 Major League Soccer 
        (``MLS'') Cup championship;
Whereas over 70,000 spectators filled Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta 
        to watch the MLS Cup championship;
Whereas Atlanta United FC, with goals scored by Josef Martinez and Franco 
        Escobar, defeated the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship match 
        with a score of 2-0;
Whereas Atlanta United FC, known by their fans as the Five Stripes, won their 
        first MLS Cup championship in only their second season playing in the 
        MLS;
Whereas Atlanta United FC succeeded in bringing the city of Atlanta its first 
        major professional sports championship in 23 years;
Whereas the dedicated fans of Atlanta United FC provided vocal strength and 
        support to the club throughout the challenging 2018 MLS season;
Whereas Atlanta United FC forward Josef Martinez, logging both a goal and an 
        assist during the MLS Cup championship, was named most valuable player 
        by the MLS for his achievements during the 2018 season;
Whereas Gerardo Martino, head coach of Atlanta United FC, and the entire 
        coaching and technical staff, demonstrated commendable composure and 
        leadership throughout the MLS regular and postseasons;
Whereas Darren Eales, club president, as well as the executive staff, provided 
        tremendous guidance in leading Atlanta United FC to its first league 
        championship;
Whereas Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United FC founder and owner, assembled an 
        outstanding organization; and
Whereas the entire Atlanta United FC roster deserves recognition for their 
        extraordinary skill, resolve, and perseverance to win the 2018 MLS Cup 
        championship, including Brad Guzan, Franco Escobar, Michael Parkhurst, 
        Greg Garza, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Darlington Nagbe, Josef Martinez, 
        Ezequiel Barco, Romario Williams, Miguel Almiron, Eric Remedi, Miles 
        Robinson, Jose Hernandez, Sal Zizzo, Hector Villalba, Chris McCann, Jeff 
        Larentowicz, Brandon Vazquez, Chris Goslin, George Bello, Mikey Ambrose, 
        Lagos Kunga, Julian Gressel, Alec Kann, Jon Gallagher, Mitch 
        Hildebrandt, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, Oliver Shannon, Andrew Carleton, and 
        Kevin Kratz: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Atlanta United FC and its dedicated fans 
        on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship;
            (2) recognizes the contributions of the Atlanta United FC 
        players, coaches, and leadership of the organization; and
            (3) joins with the people of Atlanta and soccer fans 
        everywhere in celebrating Atlanta United FC's first 
        championship victory.
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