Congressional Record—Senate S5561
June 13, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5561 time, passed, and the motion to recon- pionship without the hard work and Whereas Kobe Bryant was named to the sider be laid upon the table, without dedication of the entire team: Rick 2001–2002 All-National Basketball Associa- any intervening action or debate. Fox, Derrick Fisher, Robert Horry, tion First Team after averaging 25.5 points The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Brian Shaw, Devean George, Lindsey per game, 5.5 rebounds per game, and 5.5 as- Hunter, Samaki Walker, Mark Madsen, sists per game during the regular season; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas Kobe Bryant averaged 26.8 points, The amendment (No. 3846) was agreed Slava Medvedenko, and Mitch Rich- 5.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists during the 2002 to, as follows: mond. National Basketball Association Finals; On page 7, line 9, strike ‘‘(a)(4)’’ and insert I also want to congratulate team Whereas Coach Phil Jackson won his ninth ‘‘(a)(2)(A)’’. owner Dr. Jerry Buss, General Manager National Basketball Association title, tying On page 8, line 9, strike ‘‘209(b)(2)’’ and in- Mitch Kupchak and all the others who the record of legendary Boston Celtics coach, sert ‘‘209(b)(3)’’. put in the time and effort to bring an- Red Auerbach; The committee amendment in the other championship to the City of An- Whereas Coach Phil Jackson won his 156th gels. And, most importantly, I would postseason game, surpassing former Lakers nature of a substitute, as amended, was Coach Pat Riley to become the winningest agreed to.
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