III 

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. 

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 

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; 


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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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) commends the Washington University in St. 

3 Louis Bears women’s soccer team on winning the 

4 2024 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship; 

5 (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, 

6 and dedication of the players, coaches, management, 

7 and support staff of the Bears; 

8 (3) congratulates the alumni, students, and fac9 ulty of the Washington University in St. Louis; 


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1 (4) recognizes the hard work and commitment 

2 of the staff of the Francis Olympic Field and Peter 

3 Johann Memorial Field; and 

4 (5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the 

5 Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu6 tion to— 

7 (A) the Chancellor of the Washington Uni8 versity in St. Louis, Andrew D. Martin; 

9 (B) the Director of Athletics of the Wash10 ington University Bears, Anthony J. Azama; 

11 and 

12 (C) the head coach of the Washington Uni13 versity Bears women’s soccer team, Jim 

14 Conlon. 

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