H. Res. 320 

In the House of Representatives, U. S., 

April 25, 2007. 

Whereas, on April 3, 2007, before a crowd of over 20,000 

fans, the University of Tennessee women’s basketball 

team (the ‘‘Lady Vols’’) defeated the Scarlet Knights of 

Rutgers by a score of 59–46 to win the 2007 National 

Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women’s Basketball Championship; 

Whereas this championship was the first national title for the 

Lady Vols since their 3-year championship run in 1996– 

98, and their 7th national title in the last 20 years; 

Whereas the Lady Vols were successful due to the leadership 

of Coach Pat Summitt, the Nation’s all-time winningest 

NCAA basketball coach (men’s or women’s) with 947 

wins over 33 seasons at the University of Tennessee; 

Whereas Joan Cronan, the Women’s Athletics Director, has 

shown vision and leadership throughout her 24-year career at the University of Tennessee and created one of 

the most visible and respected athletic programs in the 

country; 

Whereas the Lady Vols were undefeated in conference games 

during the 2006–2007 season and compiled an impressive 

overall record of 34 wins and 3 losses; 
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Whereas Candace Parker tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 

3 assists and was selected the Most Outstanding Player 

for the 2007 tournament, becoming the 5th Lady Volunteer to be so honored, following in the footsteps of 

Chamique Holdsclaw (1998, 1997), Michelle Marciniak 

(1996), Bridgette Gordon (1989), and Tonya Edwards 

(1987); 

Whereas Shannon Bobbitt, who at only 5 feet, 2 inches, is 

the smallest player ever at the University of Tennessee, 

scored 3 decisive 3-pointers in the 2nd half, finished the 

game with 13 points, and was named to the 2007 AllTournament Team; 

Whereas Nicky Anosike had a career high of 16 rebounds 

and was named to the 2007 All-Tournament team; 

Whereas senior Sidney Spencer scored 11 points and Alberta 

Auguste scored 10 points, with both players achieving a 

combined 6 for 6 from the free throw line; 

Whereas Alexis Hornbuckle played outstanding defense and 

created energy on the court; 

Whereas Dominique Redding and Alex Fuller also contributed to the team’s victory; 

Whereas the 2006–2007 team has an average GPA above 

3.0; and 

Whereas Coach Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols continue their remarkable graduation rate, with every student athlete who 

has completed her eligibility at the University of Tennessee either graduating or working toward all of the requirements for graduation: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) congratulates the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team for being champions on and off the 

court and for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Division 

I Women’s Basketball Championship; 

(2) recognizes the significant achievements of the 

players, coaches, students, alumni, and support staff 

whose dedication and hard work helped the University of 

Tennessee Lady Vols win the NCAA championship; and 

(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of 

Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to 

the following for appropriate display— 

(A) Dr. John D. Petersen, President of the 

University of Tennessee; 

(B) Dr. Loren Crabtree, Chancellor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; 

(C) Joan Cronan, Women’s Athletics Director; 

and 

(D) Pat Summitt, Women’s Basketball Head 

Coach. 

Attest: 

Clerk.