Title: A resolution commending and congratulating the Stanford University Cardinal women's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
This resolution congratulates the Stanford University Cardinal on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 160 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 160

Commending and congratulating the Stanford University Cardinal women's 
   basketball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division I women's basketball championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 15, 2021

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending and congratulating the Stanford University Cardinal women's 
   basketball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division I women's basketball championship.

Whereas, on April 4, 2021, the Stanford University Cardinal women's basketball 
        team won the third National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to 
        in this preamble as the ``NCAA'') Division I women's basketball 
        championship (referred to in this preamble as the ``national 
        championship'') in school history by defeating the University of Arizona 
        Wildcats by a score of 54 to 53, completing the season with an overall 
        record of 31-2;
Whereas head coach Tara VanDerveer has led the Cardinal to 3 national 
        championship titles during her tenure at Stanford University, as well as 
        13 NCAA Final Four appearances, 23 Pac-12 regular-season titles, 14 Pac-
        12 Tournament crowns, and 32 trips to the NCAA Tournament;
Whereas senior guard Kiana Williams--

    (1) led the Cardinal in scoring throughout the regular season with 14 
points per game; and

    (2) was named Most Outstanding Player of the Pac-12 Conference Women's 
Basketball Tournament, scoring 26 points in the tournament title game;

Whereas sophomore guard Haley Jones, named the Most Outstanding Player of the 
        Final Four, showed tenacity and leadership on the journey to the 
        national championship, including by--

    (1) making a last-minute shot to defeat the University of South 
Carolina Gamecocks in the semi-final game; and

    (2) scoring 17 points in the national championship game to defeat the 
University of Arizona Wildcats;

Whereas all of the following players should be congratulated for their 
        dedication, teamwork, and display of impressive athletic talent: 
        Francesca Belibi, Cameron Brink, Jenna Brown, Agnes Emma-Nnopu, Lacie 
        Hull, Lexie Hull, Alyssa Jerome, Haley Jones, Hannah Jump, Ashten 
        Prechtel, Jana Van Gytenbeek, Kiana Williams, and Anna Wilson;
Whereas behind the players is a team of staff, without whom the players could 
        not have been successful;
Whereas the Cardinal displayed confidence and poise, surviving 2 last-second 
        shots to defeat the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the 
        University of Arizona Wildcats to win the 2021 national championship;
Whereas the members of the 2020-2021 Stanford University Cardinal women's 
        basketball team have continuously pursued excellence in both athletics 
        and academics;
Whereas the Cardinal resiliently withstood immense challenges presented by the 
        COVID-19 pandemic, including extended changes to housing and playing 
        accommodations, to post an impressive season of 31 wins and only 2 
        losses and championship titles in both the Pac-12 women's basketball 
        tournament and the Pac-12 regular season;
Whereas the accomplishments of the Cardinal in their 2020-2021 season highlight 
        the persistence, skill, and sportsmanship of the Cardinal; and
Whereas the Cardinal represent their loyal fans, current students, and alumni 
        with heart and a commitment to excellence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends and congratulates the Stanford University 
        Cardinal on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division I women's basketball championship and 
        completing a successful 2020-2021 season;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, 
        and staff who contributed to the success of the Cardinal during 
        the 2020-2021 season; and
            (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Stanford University President Marc Tessier-
                Lavigne;
                    (B) Stanford University Director of Athletics 
                Bernard Muir; and
                    (C) Stanford University women's basketball team 
                head coach Tara VanDerveer.
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