13330 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 154, Pt. 10 June 23, 2008 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (3) commends soil scientists and soils pro- group never wavered from paying the price objection, it is so ordered. The clerk fessionals for their efforts to promote edu- to raise ‘‘Banner #17’’ to the Garden rafters; will report the resolution by title. cation, outreach, and awareness necessary Whereas the 2008 Celtics were brought to- The assistant legislative clerk read for generating more public interest in and gether by a former Celtics player, Danny appreciation for soils; and Ainge, whose off-season acquisitions of NBA as follows: (4) acknowledges the promise of soil sci- All-Stars and A resolution (S. Res. 440) recognizing soil entists and soils professionals to continue to earned him the 2008 NBA Executive of the as an essential natural resource, and soils enrich the lives of all Americans by improv- Year Award; professionals as playing a critical role in ing stewardship of the soil, combating soil Whereas the Celtics were led by Doc Riv- managing our Nation’s soil resources. degradation, and ensuring the future protec- ers, who— There being no objection, the Senate tion and sustainable use of our air, soil, and (1) oversaw the smooth integration of new proceeded to consider the resolution. water resources. superstars and untested young players into the Celtics lineup; and Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent f (2) assembled, and ensured the execution the resolution be agreed to, the pre- CONGRATULATING THE of, a masterful NBA Finals game plan; amble be agreed to, the motions to re- CELTICS Whereas the Celtics featured a 21st century consider be laid on the table, with no ‘‘Big Three’’ comprised of , Kevin intervening action or debate, and any Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask Garnett, and Ray Allen, 3 veteran players statements be printed in the RECORD. unanimous consent the Judiciary Com- who worked together and never allowed their The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee be discharged from further con- personal ambition or pursuit of individual objection, it is so ordered. sideration of S. Res. 596. statistics to interfere with the goal of the The resolution (S. Res. 440) was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without team to win a championship; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas a group of talented young players agreed to. contributed pivotal roles in the march of the The preamble was agreed to. The clerk will report the resolution by title. Celtics to the 2008 Championship, including The resolution, with its preamble, guard Rajon Rondo, center Kendrick reads as follows: The assistant legislative clerk read Perkins, forward Leon Powe, guard Tony as follows: S. RES. 440 Allen, and forward Glen ‘‘Big Baby’’ Davis; A resolution (S. Res. 596) congratulating Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human Whereas the valuable bench of the Celtics the on winning the 2008 NBA health are intricately linked and the sus- was stocked with veteran role players who Championship. tainable use of soil affects climate, water made significant contributions during the and air quality, human health, biodiversity, There being no objection, the Senate season, including forward James Posey, food safety, and agricultural production; proceeded to consider the resolution. guard Eddie House, guard Sam Cassell, for- Whereas soil is a dynamic system which Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent ward P.J. Brown, forward Brian Scalabrine, performs many functions and services vital the resolution be agreed to, the pre- and center Scott Pollard; to human activities and ecosystems; Whereas the 2008 Celtics team dem- amble be agreed to, the motions to re- onstrated remarkable poise and gained in- Whereas, despite soil’s importance to consider be laid upon the table, with no human health, the environment, nutrition valuable playoff experience in defeating the and food, feed, fiber, and fuel production, intervening action or debate, and any , the Cleveland Cavaliers, and there is little public awareness of the impor- statements related to the resolution be the Detroit Pistons in hard-fought series tance of soil protection; printed in the RECORD. during which every possession counted at Whereas the degradation of soil can be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without both the offensive and defensive ends of the rapid, while the formation and regeneration objection, it is so ordered. floor; processes can be very slow; The resolution (S. Res. 596) was Whereas, after 26 playoff games, the Celtics ultimately secured the 17th NBA Champion- Whereas protection of United States soil agreed to. based on the principles of preservation and ship of the franchise in one of the most The preamble was agreed to. dominating performances in NBA history, a enhancement of soil functions, prevention of The resolution, with its preamble, soil degradation, mitigation of detrimental 39-point rout of the Lakers in front of a rau- use, and restoration of degraded soils is es- reads as follows: cous Garden crowd; and sential to the long-term prosperity of the S. RES. 596 Whereas the Celtics fans in the State of United States; Whereas, on June 17, 2008, the Boston Celt- Massachusetts, in New England, and Whereas legislation in the areas of organic, ics won the 2008 National Asso- throughout the world never gave up hope industrial, chemical, biological, and medical ciation Championship (referred to in this that the franchise would someday return to waste pollution prevention and control preamble as the ‘‘2008 Championship’’) in 6 glory and give a new generation of Celtics should consider soil protection provisions; games over the Los Angeles Lakers; fans the opportunity to celebrate a cham- Whereas legislation on climate change, Whereas the 2008 Championship was the pionship: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— water quality, agriculture, and rural devel- 17th world championship won by the Celtics, (1) congratulates— opment should offer a coherent and effective the most in the history of the National Bas- (A) the Boston Celtics for winning the 2008 legislative framework for common principles ketball Association (referred to in this pre- National Basketball Association Champion- and objectives that are aimed at protection amble as the ‘‘NBA’’); ship, including the players, head coach, and sustainable use of soils in the United Whereas the 2008 Championship marked coaches, support staff, and team owners and States; the culmination of the greatest single season executives whose ability, hard work, dedica- Whereas soil contamination coupled with turnaround in the history of the NBA, as the tion, and spirit made the season possible; poor or inappropriate soil management prac- Celtics improved from a record of 24–58 dur- and tices continues to leave contaminated sites ing the 2007–2008 season to a league-best 66– (B) the Los Angeles Lakers for their suc- unremediated; and 16 mark during the 2007–2008 campaign; cess during the 2008 season and winning the Whereas soil can be managed in a sustain- Whereas the 2008 Celtics NBA Champion- National Basketball Association Western able manner, which preserves its capacity to ship team, like all great Celtics champions Conference Championship; and deliver ecological, economic, and social ben- of the past, epitomized team work, selfless- (2) directs the Enrolling Clerk of the Sen- efits, while maintaining its value for future ness, character, effort, camaraderie, tough- ate to transmit an enrolled copy of this reso- generations: Now, therefore, be it ness, and determination; lution to— Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the 2008 Celtics honored the rich (A) the 2008 Boston Celtics team; (1) recognizes it as necessary to improve legacy of their franchise, which was— knowledge, exchange information, and de- (1) established by a legion of all-time (B) Celtics head coach ; velop and implement best practices for soil greats, including , , (C) Celtics general manager ; management, soil restoration, carbon se- , , , and questration, and long-term use of the Na- K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Jo Jo White, Dave (D) Celtics managing partner Wyc tion’s soil resources; Cowens, Kevin McHale, , Den- Grousbeck. (2) recognizes the important role of soil nis Johnson, and Tom ‘‘Satch’’ Sanders; and Mr. REID. Madam President, I sug- scientists and soils professionals, who are (2) masterminded by one of the legendary gest the absence of a quorum. well-equipped with the information and ex- coaches of all sports, Arnold ‘‘Red’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The perience needed to address the issues of Auerbach; clerk will call the roll. today and those of tomorrow in managing Whereas Celtics managing partner Wyc The assistant legislative clerk pro- the Nation’s soil resources; Grousbeck and the entire Celtics ownership ceeded to call the roll.

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