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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 196 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 196

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          June 4, 2009.
Whereas, on February 5, 2009, Head Coach Pat Summitt recorded her 1,000th win 
        with a victory over Georgia 73-43;
Whereas Coach Summitt has a lifetime record of 1,000-188 in her more than 35 
        years of coaching, all with the Lady Vols;
Whereas Coach Summitt's first win as Coach of the Lady Vols was on January 10, 
        1975, against Middle Tennessee State 69-32;
Whereas, on March 22, 2005, Coach Summitt passed Dean Smith for most NCAA 
        collegiate basketball wins of all-time with a 75-54 victory over Purdue 
        on March 22, 2005;
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols own a 404-62 all-time record verses 12 
        teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC);
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols have won 27 SEC titles;
Whereas Coach Summitt has never had a losing season;
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols have had 32 consecutive seasons with at 
        least 20 wins;
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols teams have gone undefeated in SEC play 8 
        times;
Whereas since Tennessee began contesting games with SEC opponents, the Lady Vols 
        have produced a 168-12 record in home games;
Whereas Coach Summitt has been named SEC Coach of the Year 7 times;
Whereas Coach Summitt has been named NCAA Coach of the Year 7 times;
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols have an NCAA Tournament Best record (men 
        or women) of 104-19, including 18 NCAA Tournament number 1 seeds;
Whereas Coach Summitt and the Lady Vols have won 8 NCAA Championships;
Whereas Coach Summitt is recognized as a leader and role model for her work not 
        only on the basketball court but also for her work off the court; and
Whereas Coach Pat Summitt's Lady Vols continue their remarkable 100 percent 
        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--
            (1) congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball 
        team and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1,000th victory;
            (2) recognizes the significant achievements of the players, coaches, 
        students, alumni, and support staff whose dedication and hard work have 
        contributed greatly to the success of the Lady Vols program and Coach 
        Summitt; 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.
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