Title: A resolution congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their dominant back-to-back championship victory in the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals.
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2018 National Basketball Association Championship.


[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 550 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 550

  Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their dominant back-to-
 back championship victory in the 2018 National Basketball Association 
                                Finals.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 18, 2018

  Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their dominant back-to-
 back championship victory in the 2018 National Basketball Association 
                                Finals.

Whereas, on June 8, 2018, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland 
        Cavaliers by a score of 108-85, to win the 2018 National Basketball 
        Association (referred to in the preamble as the ``NBA'') Finals in 4 
        games;
Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their third championship in 4 years, 
        and their sixth championship in the history of the franchise;
Whereas this dominant championship victory of 2018 marks the first time a 
        professional sports team from the San Francisco Bay area in California 
        has clinched a back-to-back championship title in 28 years;
Whereas every single member of the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors team 
        contributed to this championship, including Jordan Bell, Chris Boucher, 
        Quinn Cook, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, 
        Damian Jones, Shaun Livingston, Kevon Looney, Patrick McCaw, JaVale 
        McGee, ZaZa Pachulia, Klay Thompson, David West, and Nick Young;
Whereas, despite capturing its third championship in 4 years, the Golden State 
        Warriors overcame a grueling NBA season, in which the team suffered a 
        rash of injuries both during the season and in the playoff run;
Whereas Kevin Durant was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the 
        second straight year, with 2 signature performances in Games 3 and 4 of 
        the series, including scoring 43 points on the road in Cleveland, Ohio 
        in Game 3, and registering a triple-double performance in Game 4;
Whereas Steph Curry similarly registered signature performances in the NBA 
        Finals series, in Game 2 when he scored 33 points to break the NBA 
        Finals record for 3-pointers in a game, with 9 3-pointers made, and in 
        Game 4 when he scored 37 points, bringing his scoring average to 27.5 
        points for the series;
Whereas Steve Kerr, Mike Brown, and the entire team of coaches and staff have 
        been instrumental in developing the Golden State Warriors' dynamic and 
        record-setting style of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless 
        team spirit;
Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Gruber have built one of the most exciting and high-
        performing franchises in NBA history; and
Whereas the dedicated fan base of the Golden State Warriors has offered 
        unrelenting, passionate support to the team: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 
        2018 National Basketball Association Championship, a back-to-
        back victory after the team's 2017 championship;
            (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the 
        players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2017-2018 
        season; and
            (3) celebrates the pride exhibited by the Golden State 
        Warriors, including their selfless teamwork and extraordinary 
        character, joy, determination, and hard-work.
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