Larson: House Passes Resolution to Honor UConn Women for Seventh NCAA Title Win
For Immediate Release: April 21, 2010
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Larson: House Passes Resolution to Honor UConn Women for Seventh NCAA Title Win
Washington, DC-Today, the UConn Huskies Women's Basketball Team was honored by the House of Representatives for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
With their victory over the Stanford Cardinals, the UConn women won their seventh championship and extended their winning streak to 78 games, the longest in women's basketball history. U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Connecticut Congressional Delegation in co-sponsoring the resolution honoring this season's achievements. He released the following statement on the resolution:
"I am proud to join the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, my colleagues in the House of Representatives, and Husky Nation in celebrating the UConn Women Basketball team's seventh NCAA women's national basketball championship, second perfect season in a row and record 78-game winning streak."
"Connecticut is home to one of the most accomplished and successful teams in the history of collegiate athletics. Under the leadership of Coach Auriemma, the Women Huskies have captured the hearts of fans all across the nation, with their exemplary work on and off the court. In every game, the team played with a passion and desire only displayed by champions."
"I look forward to joining President Obama in welcoming the Women Huskies back to Washington D.C. and the White House later this year. I hear the President has been practicing his jump shot, but I am confident the Huskies are ready for their re-match with him in the game of H.O.R.S.E."