Getting some recognition for UW women
University of Washington's women's softball already has the College World Series trophy, so it's not clear how excited they'll be about congressional recognition.
But Washington Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell introduced a Senate Resolution todday, congratulating them on their first-ever NCAA championship. The resolution hasn't been approved yet, but it's likely to sail through...barring a filibuster by senators from Florida.
Full text of the resolution is inside the blog.
Commending the University of Washington women’s softball
team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women’s College World Series.
IN THE SENATE OF
THE UNITED STATES
_________________
Mrs. Murray of
Washington (for herself and Ms. CANTWELL) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on ________________
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the
University of Washington women’s softball team for winning the 2009 Women’s
College World Series.
Whereas on June 2,
2009, for the first time in university history, the University of Washington
Women Huskies won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) national
softball championship game with a 3-2 victory over the University of Florida
Gators;
Whereas University
of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie was named the Women's College World Series Most
Valuable Player and the USA Softball
National Collegiate Player of the Year;
Whereas the
Huskies finished the 2009 season with an impressive record of 51-12;
Whereas the
members of the 2009 University of Washington softball team are excellent
representatives of a university that is 1 of the premier academic institutions
in Washington State, producing many outstanding student-athletes and other
leaders; and
Whereas the members of the women’s softball have brought great honor to
themselves, their families, the University of Washington, and the State of
Washington: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the
Senate--
(1) congratulates the University of
Washington for winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series;
(2) recognizes the achievements of
the players, coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedication helped
the University of Washington win the championship; and
(3) respectfully requests the
Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
to--
(A) Mark A. Emmert, President of the University of
Washington;
(B) Scott Woodward, director of athletics of the
University of Washington; and
(C) Heather Tarr, head coach of
the University of Washington softball team.