Bill Summary
This resolution congratulates the University of Wisconsin Badgers for winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship. It highlights the team's record and their victory in the championship game, as well as their previous national titles. The resolution also recognizes the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff, and the challenges they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. It concludes by requesting an official copy of the resolution to be presented to the university's chancellor, athletic director, and head coach.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could inspire people to pursue their dreams of playing collegiate sports and represent their school with pride, knowing that their hard work and dedication could be publicly recognized and celebrated.
2. The players and staff of the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey Team may receive increased recognition and support from their community and the state of Wisconsin, boosting morale and motivation for both current and future seasons.
3. The government's recognition and appreciation for the team's achievements may encourage other universities and organizations to prioritize the safety and well-being of their players and staff, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 187 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 187
Congratulating the University of Wisconsin Badgers on winning the 2021
National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey
Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 28, 2021
Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the University of Wisconsin Badgers on winning the 2021
National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey
Championship.
Whereas, on March 20, 2021, the University of Wisconsin Badgers won the 2021
National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship
and finished the season with an impressive record of 17-3-1;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Badgers senior forward Daryl Watts scored a
spectacular game-winning goal in overtime to give the Badgers a 2 to 1
victory over the Northeastern University Huskies in the national
championship game;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey Team won their 6th national
title, adding to championship seasons in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, and
2019;
Whereas the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey
Championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey Team won back-to-back
national championships for the second time in program history, having
also won in 2006 and 2007;
Whereas the following players should be congratulated for their hard work and
dedication in representing the University of Wisconsin: Kennedy Blair,
Breanna Blesi, Grace Bowlby, Natalie Buchbinder, Britta Curl, Delaney
Drake, Lacey Eden, Chayla Edwards, Jane Gervais, Teagan Grant, Dara
Greig, Katie Kotlowski, Cami Kronish, Nicole Lamantia, Casey O'Brian,
Brette Pettet, Maddie Posick, Caitlin Schneider, Grace Shirley, Sophie
Shirley, Mayson Toft, Daryl Watts, Makenna Webster, and Maddi Wheeler;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Badgers were guided by a superb coaching
staff of Mark Johnson, Dan Koch, Jackie Crum, Mark Greenhalgh, Sis
Paulsen, Stefanie Arndt, Jim Snider, Justin Kakuska, AJ Harrison, and
Billy Breider;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey Head Coach Mark Johnson was
named the U.S. College Hockey Online (``USCHO'') Coach of the Year and
has coached the Badgers for 18 seasons, producing 539 wins and 6
national championships to become the all-time winningest coach in the
history of college women's hockey;
Whereas the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey Team--
(1) also captured the 2021 Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Conference's regular season and tournament championships;
(2) featured 4 players who earned USCHO All-American honors at the end
of the season: Daryl Watts, Grace Bowlby, Sophie Shirley, and Lacey Eden;
and
(3) has had a long history of players, past and present, who also
represent the University of Wisconsin on the international and Olympic
stage;
Whereas the players and staff persevered through the challenges presented by the
COVID-19 pandemic, including the cancellation of games and limited
attendance at LaBahn Arena in order to protect the health and safety of
the players, staff, and loyal fans throughout the State of Wisconsin;
and
Whereas the Badgers Women's Hockey Team has brought great pride and honor to the
University of Wisconsin and its alumni, loyal fans, and the State of
Wisconsin: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the University of Wisconsin Badgers on
winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association
Women's Ice Hockey Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches,
and staff who contributed to this unprecedented championship
season; and
(3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation
to--
(A) the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin,
Rebecca Blank;
(B) the Athletic Director of the University of
Wisconsin, Barry Alvarez; and
(C) the Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin
Women's Hockey Team, Mark Johnson.
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