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[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 189 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 189

Congratulating the University of Kentucky's Women's Volleyball Team for 
 winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
                    Women's Volleyball Championship.

_______________________________________________________________________

                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 29, 2021

   Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Paul) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating the University of Kentucky's Women's Volleyball Team for 
 winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
                    Women's Volleyball Championship.

Whereas, on April 24, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska, the women's volleyball team of 
        the University of Kentucky won its first National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division I Women's Volleyball Championship by defeating the 
        University of Texas in a 4-set victory;
Whereas the players, coaches, and staff of the University of Kentucky displayed 
        hard work and dedication in a challenging pandemic season concluding the 
        year with 24 wins, only 1 loss, and their 4th consecutive Southeastern 
        Conference title;
Whereas Madison Lilley, Alli Stumler, and Avery Skinner were selected for the 
        all-tournament team;
Whereas Madison Lilley was also named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player 
        and the National Player of the Year;
Whereas head coach Craig Skinner was named Coach of the Year and has earned a 
        NCAA Tournament berth every year during his 16 years with the program;
Whereas all of the coaching and support staff of the University of Kentucky 
        Wildcats deserve congratulations, including Craig Skinner, Anders 
        Nelson, Carly Cramer, Kristen Sanford, Katy Poole, Jake Romano, Nathan 
        Matthews, Dr. Kimberly Kaiser, Dr. Scott D. Mair, Dr. Kyle Smoot, Dr. 
        Rob Hosey, Kathrin Eiserman, John Spurlock, Damian Black, Chris Shoals, 
        Zach Ball, Faith Wise, and Bryce Penick;
Whereas all of the following players should be congratulated for their teamwork, 
        sportsmanship, and display of impressive athletic talent, including--

    (1) Bella Bell;

    (2) Maddie Berezowitz;

    (3) Gabby Curry;

    (4) Sophie Fischer;

    (5) Elise Goetzinger;

    (6) Madison Lilley;

    (7) Kendyl Paris;

    (8) Reagan Rutherford;

    (9) Cameron Scheitzach;

    (10) Avery Skinner;

    (11) Madi Skinner;

    (12) Alli Stumler;

    (13) Azhani Tealer;

    (14) Lauren Tharp; and

    (15) Riah Walker; and

Whereas the University of Kentucky Wildcats are the pride of the students, 
        alumni, and loyal fans of the University and the Commonwealth of 
        Kentucky: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the University of Kentucky Wildcats for--
                    (A) winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic 
                Association Division I Women's Volleyball Championship; 
                and
                    (B) completing a successful 2020-2021 season; and
            (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation 
        to--
                    (A) the President of the University of Kentucky, 
                Dr. Eli Capilouto;
                    (B) the Athletics Director of the University of 
                Kentucky, Mitch Barnhart; and
                    (C) the Head Coach of the University of Kentucky 
                Women's Volleyball Team, Craig Skinner.
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