Bill Summary
This legislation, known as a resolution, is being proposed to recognize and congratulate Caitlin Clark, an Iowa native, on becoming the all-time leading scorer in Division I basketball for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The resolution also recognizes the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team and its impact on increasing coverage and support for women's sports. It emphasizes the importance of women's sports in teaching discipline, teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills to young girls. The resolution requests that an official copy be transmitted to Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa's athletic director, and the head coach of the women's basketball team.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could inspire young girls to participate in sports and pursue their dreams, as they see a successful female athlete being celebrated and recognized for her achievements.
2. The legislation could bring attention and recognition to women's sports and the accomplishments of female athletes, potentially leading to increased support and funding for women's sports programs.
3. The legislation could motivate and encourage other female athletes to work hard and strive for success, knowing that their achievements will be celebrated and recognized at a national level.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 572 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 572
Congratulating Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball leading scorer.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 5, 2024
Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Grassley) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball leading scorer.
Whereas, on March 3, 2024, during a basketball game between the University of
Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State University Buckeyes, Caitlin Clark
(referred to in this preamble as ``Clark'') became the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the
``NCAA'') Division I basketball all-time leading scorer;
Whereas, because of Clark and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball
team (referred to in this preamble as the ``Hawkeyes''), women's sports
are being covered and talked about at the national level in the United
States with the same fervor as men's sports;
Whereas the Hawkeyes have sold out games at home in Carver Hawkeye Arena and on
the road in arenas across the United States;
Whereas every sold-out game is full of young girls watching Clark and the
Hawkeyes demonstrate the excitement, competition, and fun that is
possible because of women's sports;
Whereas women's sports serve as an important way for young girls to develop
discipline, teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills, and the
achievements of female athletes should be celebrated;
Whereas Clark serves as a role model, demonstrating that dreams are achievable
with hard work and dedication; and
Whereas Iowans are proud of Clark and thankful for the opportunity to watch
Clark, one of the greatest athletes to ever play college basketball,
compete for the Hawkeyes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates Caitlin Clark on becoming the National
Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball all-time
leading scorer; and
(2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) Caitlin Clark;
(B) the athletic director at the University of
Iowa, Beth Goetz; and
(C) the head coach of the University of Iowa
Hawkeyes women's basketball team, Lisa Bluder.
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