September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9445 second championship win and a tense the City of Detroit and throughout the inspiring victory in the fifth championship victory in the fifth game against the whole State of Michigan. game that secured their second WNBA cham- reigning champions, the Sacramento Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I pionship in 4 years; Monarchs. rise today to commend the Detroit Whereas the attendance at the final cham- pionship game at the Joe Louis Arena in De- In 2003, when the Detroit Shock came Shock on winning the 2006 Women’s troit, Michigan, of over 19,600 people and the back after a difficult 2002 season to win National Basketball Association Cham- enthusiasm shown by the people of Michigan the championship, it was the first time pionship. clearly demonstrate Michigan’s strong sup- in the 7-year history of the WNBA that On Saturday, September 9, 2006, the port for the Detroit Shock organization and the championship title was taken by a Detroit Shock won their second WNBA the determined effort of all the team’s play- team other than Houston or Los Ange- Championship by defeating the defend- ers; les. ing champion Sacramento Monarchs by Whereas the Detroit Shock completed an The finals were tense, as the Shock a score of 80 to 75. incredible season, capped by spectacular per- started off with a loss at the Palace of formances in the final championship game The Detroit Shock were able to cele- by the Most Valuable Player of the 2006 Auburn Hills, in Michigan on August brate the tenth year of the WNBA with WNBA Finals, Deanna Nolan, who, with a 30, which they followed up with a 73 to an inspiring victory in the fifth game total of 24 points, led the game in points 63 win on Friday, September 1. As the of the finals and secured their second scored, Cheryl Ford, who led the game in re- finals moved to the Arco Arena in Sac- championship in four years. bounds, recovering 10 rebounds in addition to ramento, California, the Shock suf- The attendance for game 5 at the Joe scoring 10 points, and Katie Smith, who fered another loss in the third game. Louis Arena was over 19,600 people. The scored 17 points; With strength and courage, the Shock enthusiasm shown by the people of Whereas each member of the Detroit Shock beat the Monarchs 72 to 52 in an away Michigan clearly demonstrate Michi- organization made meaningful contributions to the team’s success, including players Jac- win on Wednesday, September 6. With gan’s strong support for the Detroit queline Batteast, Kara Braxton, Swin Cash, one game left to go, and the prospect of Shock organization and the determined Cheryl Ford, Kedra Holland-Corn, Deanna overtaking the WNBA reigning cham- effort of all of its players. Nolan, Plenette Pierson, Elaine Powell, Ruth pion, the Shock moved into the Joe The Shock completed an incredible Riley, Katie Smith, and Angelina Williams, Louis Arena for the last game of the season! It was capped by spectacular Head Coach Bill Laimbeer, Assistant Coach- finals. performances in the deciding game by es Cheryl Reeve and Rick Mahorn, Athletic The heat was on as the Sacramento the WNBA Finals Most Valuable Play- Trainer Mike Perkins, and the owner of the Monarchs led for the first half of the er, Deanna Nolan, who scored a game Detroit Shock, Bill Davidson; game and went into halftime with a 44 Whereas Detroit Shock Head Coach Bill high 24 points. Cheryl Ford, who had a Laimbeer has won 4 professional basketball to 36 lead over the Shock. In the begin- game high 10 rebounds, in addition to titles, including 2 as the coach of the Detroit ning of the second half, Deanna Nolan scoring 10 points; and Katie Smith also Shock and 2 as a player for the Detroit Pis- led the Shock to an 18 to 3 scoring run contributed 17 points. tons; that put the Shock ahead for the rest Head Coach Bill Laimbeer has now Whereas Detroit Shock owner Bill of the game. The final two points were won four professional basketball titles, Davidson’s 2 Detroit basketball teams have scored in the last seconds of the game including two as coach of the Detroit won 5 championship titles; and by Katie Smith, with a 17-foot jump Shock and two as a player for the De- Whereas the Detroit Shock demonstrated shot that made the Detroit Shock one superior strength, skill, and perseverance troit Pistons. And the Detroit Shock during the 2006 season and have made the of the very few teams to have achieved owner Bill Davidson’s Detroit. teams City of Detroit and the entire State of Michi- multiple championships in the WNBA. have won five championship titles, in- gan proud: Now, therefore, be it The win over the Monarchs in the de- cluding three Pistons’ Titles. Resolved, That the Senate— ciding game showcased the spectacular The Shock demonstrated superior (1) congratulates the Detroit Shock on performances of the Most Valuable strength, skill, and perseverance dur- winning the 2006 Women’s National Basket- Player of the 2006 WNBA Finals, ing the 2006 season and have made the ball Association Championship and recog- Deanna Nolan, who, with a total of 24 City of Detroit and the entire State of nizes all the players, coaches, staff, fans, and points, led the game in points scored; others who were instrumental in this great Michigan proud. achievement; and Cheryl Ford, who led the game in re- I congratulate the Detroit Shock on (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to bounds, recovered 10 rebounds in addi- winning the 2006 WNBA Championship transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution tion to scoring 10 points; Katie Smith, and recognize all the players, coaches, to the Detroit Shock for appropriate display. who scored 17 points; and the rest of staff, fans, and others who were instru- f the Shock teammates. mental in this great achievement. CONGRATULATING THE COLUMBUS Each member of the Detroit Shock Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM organization made meaningful con- unanimous consent that the resolution tributions to the team’s success, in- be agreed to, the preamble be agreed Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask cluding players Jacqueline Batteast, to, the motion to reconsider be laid on unanimous consent the Senate now Kara Braxton, Swin Cash, Cheryl Ford, the table, and any statements related proceed to the consideration of S. Res. Kedra Holland-Corn, Deanna Nolan, thereto be printed in the RECORD. 568 submitted earlier today. Plenette Pierson, Elaine Powell, Ruth The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Riley, Katie Smith, and Angelina Wil- objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report the resolution by liams, as well as the Head Coach, Bill The resolution, (S. Res 567) was title. Laimbeer, Assistant Coaches Cheryl agreed to. The legislative clerk read as follows: Reeve and Rick Mahorn, Athletic The preamble was agreed to. A resolution (S. Res. 568) congratulating Trainer Mike Perkins, and the owner of The resolutions with its preamble, the Columbus Northern Little League Team the Detroit Shock, Bill Davidson. reads as follows: of Columbus, GA, for winning the champion- ship game of the Little League World Series. This championship win marks the S. RES. 567 fourth professional basketball title for Whereas, on Saturday, September 9, 2006, There being no objection, the Senate Head Coach Bill Laimbeer, including the Detroit Shock won the 2006 Women’s Na- proceeded to consider the resolution. two as coach of the Detroit Shock and tional Basketball Association (WNBA) Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise two as a player for the Detroit Pistons. Championship by defeating the defending today to join my colleagues from Geor- This is the fifth championship title for champion Sacramento Monarchs by a score gia in congratulating the Columbus Detroit Shock owner Bill Davidson’s of 80 to 75; Northern Little League team for win- Detroit teams. Whereas the Detroit Shock triumphed in 5 ning the Little League World Series. I know that my colleagues will join highly competitive championship games, I would also like to congratulate a going into the final championship game with me and Senator STABENOW in congratu- team from my home State, the Lemont 1 win and 1 loss in Michigan and 1 win and 1 lating the Detroit Shock on another loss in California; Little League team from Lemont, IL. spectacular championship win, and I Whereas the Detroit Shock were able to On August 23, these young athletes know that the Shock will continue to celebrate the tenth year of the WNBA and competed in the U.S. semifinals of the be a source of pride for the people of the eighth year of the Detroit Shock with an Little League World Series. It was the VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:09 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00125 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.044 S12SEPT1 CCOLEMAN on PROD1PC71 with SENATE S9446 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2006 culmination of a long journey. After (10) J.T. Phillips, who played shortstop and MEASURES READ THE FIRST earning the honor of representing Illi- pitched for the team; and TIME—S. 3884 AND S. 3886 nois, the Lemont team traveled to the (11) Kyle Rovig, who played left field and pitched for the team; Mr. FRIST. I understand there are Great Lakes Regional Tournament in two bills at the desk due for a second Indianapolis. Early in the regional, Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team was managed by Randy Morris reading.