IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 344 
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win 
in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s 
Basketball Tournament. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. COURTNEY (for himself, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. 
MURPHY of Connecticut, Mr. HIMES, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. 
BORDALLO, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. VISCLOSKY, and Mr. WELCH) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their 
historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. 
Whereas, on April 7, 2009, the University of Connecticut 
Huskies defeated the University of Louisville Cardinals 
76 to 54 in the final game of the NCAA Division I Wom-
en’s Basketball Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri; 
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated with a record of 39– 
0, defeating each of their opponents by more than double 
digits; 
Whereas the Huskies were undefeated for the third time since 
1994–1995; 
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•HRES 344 IH 
Whereas the Huskies have won 6 national titles, second most 
in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history; 
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore was chosen as the 
Naismith Award winner, Wooden Award Winner, State 
Farm Wade Trophy Winner, United States Basketball 
Writers Association player of the year, and Associated 
Press player of the year; 
Whereas senior Point Guard Renee Montgomery was chosen 
as the Nancy Lieberman award winner given to the Na-
tion’s top point guard; 
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore, senior point guard 
Renee Montgomery, and junior center Tina Charles were 
chosen as State Farm First Team All-Americans; 
Whereas junior center Tina Charles was chosen as the Wom-
en’s Final Four Most Valuable Player; 
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore, senior point guard 
Renee Montgomery, and junior center Tina Charles were 
chosen as members of the Final Four First All Tour-
nament Team; 
Whereas coach Geno Auriemma was chosen as the Associated 
Press Coach of the Year; 
Whereas the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball 
program has a 100 percent graduation rate among 4-year 
players, representing the team’s commitment to achieve-
ment in the classroom as well as on the court; 
Whereas each player, coach, athletic trainer, and staff mem-
ber of the University of Connecticut Huskies dedicated 
their season and their tireless efforts to their perfect 
record and the NCAA championship; and 
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•HRES 344 IH 
Whereas residents of Connecticut and Huskies fans world-
wide are to be commended for their longstanding support, 
perseverance, and pride in this team: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the University of Connecticut 
Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National 
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s 
Basketball Tournament; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and support staff who were in-
strumental in the Huskies’ victory; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Uni-
versity of Connecticut President Michael Hogan and 
head coach Geno Auriemma for appropriate display. 
Æ 
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