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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 249
Commemorating the victory of the University of Maryland in the 2019 Na-
tional Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s Lacrosse Cham-
pionship.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 12, 2019
Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commemorating the victory of the University of Maryland
in the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Divi-
sion I Women’s Lacrosse Championship.
Whereas, on May 26, 2019, the University of Maryland, Col-
lege Park won a 14th National Collegiate Athletic Asso-
ciation (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘NCAA’’) Divi-
sion I Women’s Lacrosse Championship;
Whereas the Maryland Terrapins women’s lacrosse team of
the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in
this preamble as the ‘‘Maryland Terrapins’’) has won the
most national championships of any women’s lacrosse
program;
Whereas the 2019 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse
Championship victory represents—
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(1) the fifth national championship victory for the
Maryland Terrapins under head coach Cathy Reese; and
(2) the 74th NCAA tournament victory for the
Maryland Terrapins;
Whereas the Maryland Terrapins completed the 2019 wom-
en’s lacrosse season with an impressive record of 22 wins
and 1 loss;
Whereas the Maryland Terrapins senior class finished a 4-
year career with 2 NCAA titles and only 4 losses;
Whereas senior goalkeeper Megan Taylor—
(1) made 10 saves in the championship game;
(2) was named Most Outstanding Player of the
Final Four; and
(3) received the Tewaaraton Award, which is given
to the top collegiate lacrosse player in the United States,
making Megan Taylor the first goalie in history to receive
that distinction;
Whereas the Maryland Terrapins won the 2019 NCAA Wom-
en’s Lacrosse Championship by a score of 12 to 10,
with—
(1) Brindi Griffin and Grace Griffin each scoring 3
goals; and
(2) Jen Giles, Kali Hartshorn, and Caroline Steele
each scoring 2 goals;
Whereas head coach Cathy Reese—
(1) was selected for induction into the National La-
crosse Hall of Fame; and
(2) was named conference coach of the year for the
11th time;
Whereas attendance at the 2019 NCAA Division I Women’s
Lacrosse Championship was announced as totaling 9,433,
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the fourth-highest attendance for an NCAA women’s la-
crosse championship game; and
Whereas the 2019 Maryland Terrapins team, with its com-
mitment to excellence, tremendous teamwork, and good
sportsmanship, has been a source of great pride to the
University of Maryland, the State of Maryland, and the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) congratulates the Maryland Terrapins wom-
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en’s lacrosse team of the University of Maryland,
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College Park for winning the 2019 National Colle-
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giate Athletic Association Division I Women’s La-
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crosse Championship;
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(2) recognizes the outstanding achievements of
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the players, coaches, students, and staff of the Uni-
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versity of Maryland whose teamwork and dedication
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were key to victory in the championship game; and
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(3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of
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the Senate transmit for appropriate display an en-
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rolled copy of this resolution to—
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(A) the president of the University of
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Maryland, College Park, Wallace Loh; and
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(B) the head coach of the University of
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Maryland, College Park women’s lacrosse team,
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Cathy Reese.
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