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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 754 

Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer Team on its 

performance at the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 17, 2007 

Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. WALSH of New York, 

Mrs. BONO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. VAN

HOLLEN, Mr. ARCURI, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WATSON, and Mr. 

TOWNS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer 

Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women’s 

World Cup in China. 

Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China and 

the performance of the United States Women’s National 

Soccer Team marks an exciting new chapter in the continued development of women’s athletics; 

Whereas the United States all-time tournament record now 

stands at 24 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; including being 

1 of only a pair of nations to have twice won the FIFA 

Women’s World Cup; 

Whereas the United States completed this year’s tournament 

with a record of 4 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat; includVerDate Aug 31 2005 06:08 Oct 18, 2007 Jkt 069200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR754.IH HR754

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ing victories over Sweden, the rapidly improving English, 

African Champions Nigeria, and long-time rival Norway 

in the Third Place Match; 

Whereas the victory over Norway in the Third Place Match, 

following the disappointment of losing in the semi-final, 

provided a perfect display of the team’s character and determination and maintains its record as being the only 

country to finish in the top 3 in all 5 Women’s World 

Cup tournaments that have been contested; 

Whereas Abby Wambach’s 2 goals in the Third Place Match 

gave her a team leading 6 goals in 6 matches and won 

her the ‘‘Silver Shoe’’ as the tournament’s second leading 

goal scorer overall; 

Whereas the team’s performance included the leadership of 

veteran players, among them: 5-time World Cup veteran, 

Kristine Lilly; 4-time veteran Briana Scurry; and 3-time 

veterans Christie Rampone and Kate Markgraf; 

Whereas Kristine Lilly becomes the first and only female 

player to participate in all 5 FIFA Women’s World Cups, 

including being in the starting line-up for each and every 

United States match, since its inception in 1991; 

Whereas the team’s performance also highlights the continued development of world-class players who ensure that 

the future of the United States Women’s National Team 

program looks very bright, including: Nicole Barnhart, 

Shannon Boxx, Marian Dalmy, Lori Chalupny, Tina 

Ellertson, Angela Hucles, Marci Jobson, Natasha Kai, 

Carli Lloyd, Stephanie Lopez, Heather O’Reilly, Leslie 

Osborne, Hope Solo, Lindsay Tarpley, Aly Wagner and 

Cat Whitehill; 


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Whereas the Team’s make-up reflects a diverse collection of 

backgrounds and experiences, representing 15 different 

States, which celebrates our Nation’s collective culture 

and heritage; 

Whereas the Team’s on and off the field accomplishments 

and contribution to American female athletics cannot be 

overstated; 

Whereas the Team’s success reflects the continued explosive 

growth in popularity of soccer in the United States and 

symbolizes the emerging role of soccer for young Americans in sports and society; 

Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship 

performance by Germany must also to be recognized and 

congratulated for reaching the pinnacle of success in 

women’s soccer and signifies the growing opportunities 

for women to compete and succeed around the globe; 

Whereas the rapid development and quality of women’s soccer 

worldwide owes much to the pioneering efforts of female 

American role models and the athletic opportunities made 

available to them over the past 3 decades; 

Whereas the improving quality of women’s soccer worldwide, 

as displayed at the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup, creates great anticipation for more of the same as we look 

forward to the 2008 Summer Olympics and the start of 

a new women’s professional soccer league in the United 

States in 2009; and 

Whereas the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China and 

the performance of the United States Women’s National 

Soccer Team speaks to parents about the importance of 

athletic participation for building character and confidence in their children: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) congratulates the United States Women’s 

3 National Soccer Team on its performance at the 

4 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China; 

5 (2) recognizes Greg Ryan, the head coach of the 

6 United States Women’s National Team, his assist7 ant coaches, trainers and managers, and every play8 er on the Team for their dedication to excellence; 

9 and 

10 (3) commends the United States Soccer Federa11 tion, the United States Soccer Foundation, and the 

12 supporters, coaches, referees, and parents of young 

13 soccer players across America for their role in the 

14 success of soccer in the United States. 

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