S8154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 20, 2007 of Representative Mink’s heroic, visionary, Whereas a 7-day week, commencing in Whereas the theme of ‘‘National Safety and tireless leadership in developing and June and including July 5, will be observed Month’’ for 2007 is ‘‘Celebrating Safe Com- winning passage of title IX; and as National Clean Beaches Week: Now, there- munities’’: Now, therefore, be it Whereas while title IX has been instru- fore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— mental in fostering 35 years of progress to- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) designates June 2007 as ‘‘National Safe- ward equality between men and women in (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- ty Month’’; and educational institutions and the workplace, tional Clean Beaches Week; (2) recognizes the accomplishments of the there remains progress to be made, Now, (2) recognizes the value of beaches to the National Safety Council and calls upon the therefore, be it American way of life and the important con- people of the United States to observe the Resolved, That the Senate celebrates— tributions of beaches to the economy, recre- month with appropriate ceremonies and re- (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the ation, and natural environment of the spect. Education Amendments of 1972, also known United States; and f as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Oppor- (3) encourages Americans to work to keep tunity in Education Act, in increasing oppor- beaches safe and clean for the continued en- CONGRATULATING THE tunities for women and girls in all facets of joyment of the public and to engage in ac- WILDCATS education; and tivities during National Clean Beaches Week Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I (2) the magnificent accomplishments of that foster stewardship, healthy living, and women and girls in sports. volunteerism along our coastlines. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- f ate now proceed to the immediate con- f sideration of S. Res. 245, which was SUPPORTING GOALS AND IDEALS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH submitted earlier today. OF NATIONAL CLEAN BEACHES The PRESIDING OFFICER. The WEEK Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- clerk will report the resolution by Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ate proceed to the immediate consider- title. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ation of S. Res. 244, submitted earlier The legislative clerk read as follows: ate now proceed to the consideration of today. A resolution (S. Res. 245) congratulating S. Res. 243, submitted earlier today. the University of for win- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by ning the 2007 NCAA Division I clerk will report the resolution by Championship. title. title. The legislative clerk read as follows: There being no objection, the Senate The legislative clerk read as follows: proceeded to consider the resolution. A resolution (S. Res. 244) designating June A resolution (S. Res. 243) supporting the Mr. KYL. Mr. President, today I am goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches 2007 as ‘‘National Safety Month.’’ pleased to join with Senator MCCAIN in Week. There being no objection, the Senate support of this resolution to acknowl- There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. edge the athletic achievement of a tre- proceeded to consider the resolution. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I ask unanimous mendous group of young women. On Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I consent that the resolution be agreed June 6, the wom- ask unanimous consent that the reso- to, the preamble be agreed to, the mo- en’s softball team won the 2007 Na- lution be agreed to, the preamble be tion to reconsider be laid upon the tional Collegiate Athletic Association agreed to, the motion to reconsider be table, and that any statements be Division I Softball Championship. By laid upon the table, and that any state- printed in the RECORD. defeating the University of Tennessee ments relating thereto be printed in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Lady Volunteers 5 to 0, the Wildcats the RECORD, without intervening ac- objection, it is so ordered. claimed their 8th title since 1991. tion or debate. The resolution (S. Res. 244) was The resolution (S. Res. 243) was The victory was a team effort that agreed to. was marked by a number of special ac- agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. complishments. , pitch- The resolution, with its preamble, The resolution, with its preamble, er for the Wildcats, set a Women’s Col- reads as follows: reads as follows: lege World Series record by pitching 60 S. RES. 244 S. RES. 243 innings and was named the tour- Whereas coastal areas produce 85 percent Whereas the National Safety Council, nament’s Most Outstanding Player. of all United States tourism dollars and are founded in 1913, is celebrating its 94th anni- Centerfielder had a the leading tourism destination in America; versary as the premier source of safety and record-tying 4 hits in the national title Whereas over 50 percent of the population health information, education, and training in the United States in 2007; game. Shortstop Kristie Fox tied the of the United States lives in coastal coun- record with 12 hits in the series. On 4 ties; Whereas the mission of the National Safe- Whereas the beaches in these coastal coun- ty Council is to educate and influence people occasions Fox faced the best pitcher in ties provide recreational opportunities for to prevent accidental injury and death; the country, Tennessee’s Monica Ab- numerous Americans and their families who, Whereas the National Safety Council was bott. Second baseman Chelsie Mesa can together with international tourists, make congressionally chartered in 1953 and is cele- take credit for hitting a 3- home almost 2,000,000,000 trips to the beach each brating its 54th anniversary as a congres- run off Abbott to break open the game year to fish, sunbathe, boat, swim, surf, and sionally chartered organization in 2007; and send the Wildcats to victory. Whereas the National Safety Council bird-watch; Taryne Mowatt, Kristie Fox, Jenae Whereas beaches are a critical driver of the works to promote policies, practices, and American economy and its competitiveness procedures leading to increased safety, pro- Leles, and Caitlin Lowe were selected in the global economy; tection, and health in business and industry, to be on the all-tournament team be- Whereas beaches represent a critical part in schools and colleges, on roads and high- cause of the skill they demonstrated of our natural heritage and a beautiful part ways, and in homes and communities; during the tournament. Other Wildcats of the American landscape; Whereas, even with advancements in safety making important contributions in- Whereas beaches are sensitive ecosystems, that create a safer environment for the peo- clude Adrienne Acton, Sarah Akamine, susceptible to degradation and alteration ple of the United States such as new legisla- K’Lee Arredondo, Callista Balko, Sam from natural forces, sea level rise, pollution, tion and improvements in technology, the untreated sewage, and improper use; number of unintentional injuries remains Banister, Cyndi Duran, Lauren Erb, Whereas members of the Government, the unacceptable; Samantha Hoffman, Jill Malina, Lisa private sector, and nongovernmental organi- Whereas the people of the United States Odom, Danielle Rodriguez, and Laine zations, along with citizen volunteers, have deserve to live in communities that promote Roth. worked diligently to clean up and protect safe and healthy living; The team’s success was guided by our beaches over the years; Whereas such a solution requires the co- their coach, , who just Whereas great strides have been made in operation of all levels of government, as well completed his 22nd season as coach of understanding the science of watersheds and as the Nation’s employers and the general the University of Arizona softball pro- the connections between inland areas and public; coastal waters; Whereas the summer season, traditionally gram. A highly decorated coach, Whereas the Federal Government should a time of increased accidental injuries and Candrea has won 18 coach-of-the-year develop science-based policies that are com- fatalities, is an appropriate time to focus at- honors. He boasts a 1,131 to 228 overall mensurate with that knowledge; and tention on injury risks and preventions; and win-loss record. In 2004, Candrea took a

VerDate Aug 31 2005 23:44 Jun 21, 2007 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00154 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 D:\DOCS\S20JN7.REC S20JN7 mmaher on PRODPC24 with $$_JOB June 20, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8155 year off to coach the USA Olympic The preamble was agreed to. Whereas the United States Olympic Com- softball team, which went on to take The resolution, with its preamble, mittee is dedicated to coordinating and de- the gold medal. reads as follows: veloping athletic activity in the United States to foster productive working relation- Senator MCCAIN and I introduce this S. RES. 246 ships among sports-related organizations; resolution today so that this body can Whereas on June 14, 2007, the San Antonio Whereas the United States Olympic Com- send a well-deserved congratulations to Spurs (Spurs) won their fourth National Bas- mittee promotes and supports athletic ac- the University of Arizona Wildcats and ketball Association (NBA) Championship tivities involving the United States and for- their coach for the hard work and skill since 1999 by defeating the Cleveland Cava- eign countries; they demonstrated in winning the liers 4 to 0; Whereas the United States Olympic Com- championship. Whereas Tony Parker won his first NBA mittee promotes and encourages physical fit- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I ask unanimous Finals Most Valuable Player award after ness and public participation in athletic ac- shooting 57 percent for the series and aver- consent the resolution be agreed to, tivities; aging 24.5 points per game; Whereas the United States Olympic Com- the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- Whereas Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich mittee assists organizations and persons con- tion to reconsider be laid upon the added to his growing legacy by winning his cerned with sports in the development of table. fourth NBA championship; athletic programs for able-bodied and dis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas Spurs owner and Chief Executive abled athletes regardless of age, race, or gen- objection, it is so ordered. Officer Peter Holt and General Manager R.C. der; The resolution (S. Res. 245) was Buford have built the San Antonio Spurs Whereas the United States Olympic Com- agreed to. into 1 of the best organizations in NBA his- mittee protects the opportunity of each ath- tory; lete, coach, trainer, manager, administrator, The preamble was agreed to. Whereas the Spurs hold an all-time record The resolution, with its preamble, and official to participate in athletic com- of 16 wins and 6 losses in the NBA Finals; petition; reads as follows: Whereas the Spurs have the best winning Whereas athletes representing the United S. RES. 245 percentage in NBA Finals history; States at the have achieved Whereas on June 6, 2007, the University of Whereas the Spurs are committed to serv- great success personally and for the Nation; Arizona (UA) Wildcats of Tucson, Arizona, ing the San Antonio community by pro- Whereas thousands of men and women of won the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic As- moting education, achievement, and civic re- the United States are focusing their energy sociation Women’s College World Series sponsibility; and and skill on becoming part of the United Softball Championship by defeating the Uni- Whereas the Spurs are the pride and joy of States Olympic Team and aspire to compete versity of Tennessee Lady Volunteers by a the City of San Antonio: Now, therefore, be in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China; score of 5 to 0, winning their 8th title since it Whereas the Nation takes great pride in 1991; Resolved, That the Senate— the qualities of commitment to excellence, Whereas, in the championship game, UA (1) congratulates the San Antonio Spurs grace under pressure, and good will toward pitcher Taryne Mowatt set a Women’s Col- for winning the 2007 National Basketball As- other competitors exhibited by the athletes lege World Series record by pitching 60 in- sociation Championship; and of the United States Olympic Team; and nings and was named the tournament’s Most (2) respectfully requests the Secretary of Whereas June 23, 2007, is the anniversary of Outstanding Player; the Senate to transmit 1 enrolled copy of the founding of the Modern Olympic Move- Whereas Kristie Fox, Jenae Leles, and this resolution to Senator Hutchison for ment, representing the date on which the Caitlin Lowe were selected to be on the all- presentation to the San Antonio Spurs. Congress of Paris approved the proposal of tournament team; f Pierre de Coubertin to found the Modern Whereas the UA Wildcats completed the Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it season with a 50–14–1 record, climbing from SUPPORTING THE IDEALS AND Resolved, That the Senate— the loser’s bracket to emerge victorious; and VALUES OF THE OLYMPIC MOVE- (1) supports the ideals and values of the Whereas Coach Mike Candrea has taken MENT Olympic Movement; and the UA Wildcats to the Women’s College Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe the anniversary of the World Series 19 times over the last 20 years, ask unanimous consent that the Com- and won 8 national championship titles: founding of the Modern Olympic Movement Now, therefore, be it merce Committee be discharged from with appropriate ceremonies and activities. further consideration of S. Res. 185 and Resolved, That the Senate— f (1) congratulates the University of Arizona that the Senate then proceed to its Wildcats for winning the 2007 NCAA Division consideration. COMMENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF I Women’s Softball Championship; and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without WASHINGTON MEN’S CREW TEAM (2) recognizes all the players, coaches, and objection, it is so ordered. The clerk Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I support staff who were instrumental in this will report the resolution by title. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- achievement. The legislative clerk read as follows: ate proceed to the immediate consider- f A resolution (S. Res. 185) supporting the ation of S. Res. 247, which was sub- CONGRATULATING THE SAN ideals and values of the Olympic movement. mitted earlier today. ANTONIO SPURS There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I proceeded to consider the resolution. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I title. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- The legislative clerk read as follows: ate now proceed to the immediate con- ask unanimous consent that the reso- lution be agreed to, the preamble be A resolution (S. Res. 247) commending the sideration of S. Res. 246, which was University of Washington Men’s Crew, the submitted earlier today. agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, and that any state- 2007 Intercollegiate Rowing Association The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Champions. ments relating thereto be printed in clerk will report the resolution by There being no objection, the Senate title. the RECORD. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without proceeded to consider the resolution. The legislative clerk read as follows: Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, objection, it is so ordered. A resolution (S. Res. 246) congratulating today I congratulate the members of The resolution (S. Res. 185) was the San Antonio Spurs for winning the Na- the University of Washington Men’s agreed to. tional Basketball Association Championship. Crew Team, which won the Intercolle- There being no objection, the Senate The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, giate Rowing Association Champion- proceeded to consider the resolution. reads as follows: ships on June 2, 2007 at Copper River in Ms. KLOBUCHAR. I ask unanimous New Jersey. consent the resolution be agreed to, S. RES. 185 The came to the the preamble be agreed to, and the mo- Whereas, for over 100 years, the Olympic Intercollegiate Rowing Association tion to reconsider be laid upon the Movement has built a more peaceful and bet- Championship Regatta with great ex- table. ter world by educating young people through athletics, by bringing together athletes from pectations. All season, the team was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without many countries in friendly competition, and ranked No. 1 in the Nation and was objection, it is so ordered. by forging new relationships bound by ranked as the top seed at the regatta. The resolution (S. Res. 246) was friendship, solidarity, sportsmanship, and And the University of Washington de- agreed to. fair play; livered.

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