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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 942 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 942

  Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's 
   soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer 
                             Championship.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            December 21 (legislative day, December 16), 2024

   Mr. Schmitt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's 
   soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer 
                             Championship.

Whereas, on December 8, 2024, the Washington University in St. Louis Bears 
        women's soccer team (referred to in this preamble as the ``Bears'') 
        defeated the nationally ranked William Smith Herons, 3 to 0, to win the 
        2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship;
Whereas the Bears demonstrated extraordinary teamwork, skill, and hard work 
        throughout this victory and the entire season;
Whereas the Bears attained a 23-0-2 record during this season;
Whereas the Bears achieved the top ranking in the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's 
        Soccer season;
Whereas the coaching staff led by head coach Jim Conlon provided outstanding 
        leadership and strategy, contributing significantly to the victories 
        throughout the season, culminating with the end-of-year victory in the 
        2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship;
Whereas Olivia Clemons was named Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the 
        Year, and All-Tournament Offensive Player, finishing the season with an 
        impressive 22 goals and 6 assists;
Whereas head coach Jim Conlon and assistant coaches Brandon Santel, Amanda 
        Kesler, and Katharine Zaber were named Coaching Staff of the Year;
Whereas 4 players earned First-Team honors, 2 players earned honorable mention 
        nods, and 4 players were selected to the All-Tournament Team; and
Whereas fans of the Bears demonstrated enthusiasm and loyalty in supporting 
        their team throughout the 2024 NCAA Division III soccer season: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the Washington University in St. Louis Bears 
        women's soccer team on winning the 2024 Division III Women's 
        Soccer Championship;
            (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
        dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
        staff of the Bears;
            (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the 
        Washington University in St. Louis;
            (4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
        the Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field; and
            (5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Chancellor of the Washington University in 
                St. Louis, Andrew D. Martin;
                    (B) the Director of Athletics of the Washington 
                University Bears, Anthony J. Azama; and
                    (C) the head coach of the Washington University 
                Bears women's soccer team, Jim Conlon.
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