A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 296 Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JULY 31, 2019 Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. REED, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. JONES, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. COONS, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BENNET, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. CASEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BROWN, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. WARREN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. WARNER, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. PETERS, Mr. KAINE, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. SCHUMER, and Ms. MURKOWSKI) submitted the fol- lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Congratulating the United States Women’s National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Whereas, on July 7, 2019, in Lyon, France, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘USWNT’’) won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Women’s World Cup’’); Whereas during the Women’s World Cup the USWNT fin- ished first in its group before eliminating teams rep- VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR296.IS SR296 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 296 IS resenting Spain, France, and England in the knockout stages to reach the final; Whereas the USWNT secured a decisive 2–0 victory over the Netherlands in the final, winning the Women’s World Cup championship twice in a row and becoming the first team to win the Women’s World Cup 4 times; Whereas the USWNT scored the first goal in every match it played during the Women’s World Cup; Whereas, in the final match against the Netherlands, Megan Rapinoe scored in the 61st minute and Rose Lavelle scored in the 69th minute of the match; Whereas Crystal Dunn, Alyssa Naeher, and other members of the defensive line played key roles in preventing the Netherlands from scoring against the United States; Whereas all 23 players on the roster should be congratulated, including captains Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe, as well as Morgan Brian, Abby Dahlkemper, Tierna Davidson, Crystal Dunn, Julie Ertz, Adrianna Franch, Ashlyn Harris, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Ali Krieger, Rose Lavelle, Allie Long, Jessica McDonald, Samantha Mewis, Alyssa Naeher, Kelley O’Hara, Chris- ten Press, Mallory Pugh, Becky Sauerbrunn, and Emily Sonnett; Whereas head coach Jill Ellis, the first coach to win consecu- tive FIFA Women’s World Cup titles, displayed extraor- dinary leadership in adjusting the team’s starting lineup as the tournament progressed in order to promote team- work and capitalize on the talents of each player; Whereas Megan Rapinoe was presented with the Golden Boot award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR296.IS SR296 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 296 IS most goals in the tournament, and the Golden Ball award, which is awarded to the tournament’s best player; Whereas Alex Morgan was presented with the Silver Boot award, which is awarded to the individual who scores the second-most goals in the tournament, and Rose Lavelle was presented with the Bronze Ball award, which is awarded to the third-best player in the tournament; Whereas the USWNT was bolstered by historic attacking prowess, setting all-time records for goals scored in a sin- gle game and throughout the entire Women’s World Cup, as well as a strong defensive record, conceding only 3 goals over 7 games; Whereas every participant in the Women’s World Cup from nations all over the world showed the extraordinary qual- ity and spirit of women’s soccer, and will serve as an in- spiration to not only women and girls, but to all people as they chase their dreams; Whereas for decades the USWNT has been leading the fight to grow and promote women’s soccer; Whereas the USWNT is leading the fight for equal pay for female athletes; and Whereas dedicated fans and citizens across the United States showed their unmitigated support for the USWNT as they competed in France: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— 1 (1) congratulates the USWNT for winning the 2 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup through spectac- 3 ular skill, teamwork, and determination; 4 VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR296.IS SR296 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS 4 •SRES 296 IS (2) recognizes the achievements of all of the 1 players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2 success of the USWNT; 3 (3) stands in solidarity with the women of the 4 USWNT as they fight for equal pay; and 5 (4) celebrates the contributions of the millions 6 of fans across the United States, and the world, who 7 cheered the USWNT to victory, and made the play- 8 ers the best supported team in the world. 9 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:33 Aug 01, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR296.IS SR296 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with BILLS