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2025-01-23 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S329; text: CR S341)
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2025-01-23
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Sports and Recreation
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This Senate resolution congratulates the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship. It praises the team’s strong season, its coaches and staff, and the support from the university community. The resolution also says a copy should be sent to key university leaders.
- The Bears won the championship on December 8, 2024, by beating the William Smith Herons 3-0.
- The team finished the season with an impressive 23-0-2 record and was ranked number one in Division III women’s soccer.
- Olivia Clemons received several honors, including Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All-Tournament Offensive Player.
- The resolution also recognizes head coach Jim Conlon, the assistant coaches, the players, and the school’s students, alumni, faculty, and athletic staff.
Official Summaries
This resolution commends the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team on winning the 2024 Division III women’s soccer national championship.
Current Full Text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 34 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 34
Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's
soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer
Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 23, 2025
Mr. Schmitt (for himself and Mr. Hawley) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's
soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer
Championship.
Whereas, on December 8, 2024, the Washington University in St. Louis Bears
women's soccer team (referred to in this preamble as the ``Bears'')
defeated the nationally ranked William Smith Herons, 3 to 0, to win the
2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship;
Whereas the Bears demonstrated extraordinary teamwork, skill, and hard work
throughout this victory and the entire season;
Whereas the Bears attained a 23-0-2 record during this season;
Whereas the Bears achieved the top ranking in the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's
Soccer season;
Whereas the coaching staff led by head coach Jim Conlon provided outstanding
leadership and strategy, contributing significantly to the victories
throughout the season, culminating with the end-of-year victory in the
2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship;
Whereas Olivia Clemons was named Offensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the
Year, and All-Tournament Offensive Player, finishing the season with an
impressive 22 goals and 6 assists;
Whereas head coach Jim Conlon and assistant coaches Brandon Santel, Amanda
Kesler, and Katharine Zaber were named Coaching Staff of the Year;
Whereas 4 players earned First-Team honors, 2 players earned honorable mention
nods, and 4 players were selected to the All-Tournament Team; and
Whereas fans of the Bears demonstrated enthusiasm and loyalty in supporting
their team throughout the 2024 NCAA Division III soccer season: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the Washington University in St. Louis Bears
women's soccer team on winning the 2024 Division III Women's
Soccer Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and
dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support
staff of the Bears;
(3) congratulates the alumni, students, and faculty of the
Washington University in St. Louis;
(4) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of
the Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field; and
(5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the Chancellor of the Washington University in
St. Louis, Andrew D. Martin;
(B) the Director of Athletics of the Washington
University Bears, Anthony J. Azama; and
(C) the head coach of the Washington University
Bears women's soccer team, Jim Conlon.
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