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Whereas the Lady Vols were successful due to the leadership 
of Coach Pat Summitt, the Nation’s all-time winningest 
NCAA basketball coach (men’s or women’s) with 947 
wins over 33 seasons at the University of Tennessee; 
Whereas Joan Cronan, the Women’s Athletics Director, has 
shown vision and leadership throughout her 24-year ca-
reer at the University of Tennessee and created one of 
the most visible and respected athletic programs in the 
country; 
Whereas the Lady Vols were undefeated in conference games 
during the 2006–2007 season and compiled an impressive 
overall record of 34 wins and 3 losses; 
Whereas Candace Parker tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 
3 assists and was selected the Most Outstanding Player 
for the 2007 tournament, becoming the 5th Lady Volun-
teer to be so honored, following in the footsteps of 
Chamique Holdsclaw (1998, 1997), Michelle Marciniak 
(1996), Bridgette Gordon (1989), and Tonya Edwards 
(1987); 
Whereas Shannon Bobbitt, who at only 5 feet, 2 inches, is 
the smallest player ever at the University of Tennessee, 
scored 3 decisive 3-pointers in the 2nd half, finished the 
game with 13 points, and was named to the 2007 All- 
Tournament Team; 
Whereas Nicky Anosike had a career high of 16 rebounds 
and was named to the 2007 All-Tournament team; 
Whereas senior Sidney Spencer scored 11 points and Alberta 
Auguste scored 10 points, with both players achieving a 
combined 6 for 6 from the free throw line; 
Whereas Alexis Hornbuckle played outstanding defense and 
created energy on the court; 
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Whereas Dominique Redding and Alex Fuller also contrib-
uted to the team’s victory; 
Whereas the 2006–2007 team has an average GPA above 
3.0; and 
Whereas Coach Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols continue their re-
markable graduation rate, with every student athlete who 
has completed her eligibility at the University of Ten-
nessee either graduating or working toward all of the re-
quirements for graduation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the University of Tennessee 
women’s basketball team for being champions on 
and off the court and for their victory in the 2007 
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Champion-
ship; 
(2) recognizes the significant achievements of 
the players, coaches, students, alumni, and support 
staff whose dedication and hard work helped the 
University of Tennessee Lady Vols win the NCAA 
championship; and 
(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolu-
tion 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; 
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(C) Joan Cronan, Women’s Athletics Di-
rector; and 
(D) Pat Summitt, Women’s Basketball 
Head Coach. 
Æ 
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