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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 369 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 369

   Congratulating the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 Major League 
                              Soccer Cup.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 27, 2009

    Mr. Tiberi (for himself and Ms. Kilroy) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Congratulating the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 Major League 
                              Soccer Cup.

Whereas the Columbus Crew soccer team of Columbus, Ohio, won the Major League 
        Soccer (referred to in this resolution as ``MLS'') Cup on November 23, 
        2008, defeating the New York Red Bulls 3 to1;
Whereas this is their first ever MLS Cup and the first time since 1990 that a 
        major-league sports team from Ohio won a championship;
Whereas the Columbus Crew's 17-7-6 regular-season record earned it the 2008 
        Supporters' Shield, which is awarded annually to the team with the 
        league's best record;
Whereas Gillermo Barros Schelotto was named the MLS Most Valuable Player for his 
        record setting performance;
Whereas Schelotto is only the third player in league history to win both league 
        and MLS Cup MVP honors;
Whereas Chad Marshall received the MLS Defender of Year award;
Whereas all of Central Ohio is proud of the accomplishments of the Columbus Crew 
        team, the entire Crew organization, and the dedicated and faithful Crew 
        fans throughout the 2008 MLS season;
Whereas the Columbus Crew organization is not only committed to their work on 
        the field but in conjunction with its charitable arm, the Crew Soccer 
        Foundation, is committed to making a difference in our community;
Whereas since 2003, the organization has hosted ``Soccer Aid'', an annual month-
        long fundraiser, benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 
        raising more than $30,000 for this organization;
Whereas the organization is a longtime partner with the ColumbusReads program, 
        working with and tutoring students in the Columbus, Ohio, city schools 
        since 1999; and
Whereas the Columbus Crew organization is dedicated to developing youth 
        involvement in the game of soccer, creating an unparalleled environment 
        for young players by providing a truly unique experience and an 
        aspirational model that includes access to the finest coaches, 
        competition, and facilities in the country: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the achievement of the Columbus Crew's 
        players, coaches, staff, and supporters in bringing the 2008 
        Major League Soccer Cup to Ohio;
            (2) commends the Central Ohio community for its 
        enthusiastic support of the Columbus Crew; and
            (3) congratulates the Columbus Crew team for winning the 
        2008 MLS Cup.
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