Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HR17

Introduced
4/25/23  

Caption

A resolution to recognize and congratulate the women's basketball team of Clarke University in Dubuque for their 2023 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championship.

Impact

The resolution serves to honor not only the team's victory but also the athletes' individual performances throughout the season and the tournament. Notably, players like Tina Ubl achieved significant milestones, becoming the all-time leading scorer and being named the NAIA tournament's Most Valuable Player. The resolution acknowledges the programs' efforts to promote women's sports and recognizes the role of sports in shaping the community's youth. This recognition may foster greater support for women's athletics in the region and encourage more female participation in sports.

Summary

House Resolution 17 is a resolution that seeks to formally recognize and congratulate the women's basketball team from Clarke University in Dubuque for their outstanding achievement in winning the 2023 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championship. The resolution highlights the team's impressive season, marked by a 19-3 conference record and a remarkable overall record of 33-4. The Pride entered the NAIA tournament as a number two seed, where they performed exceptionally to secure the championship title for the first time in the program's history.

Contention

While the resolution is largely celebratory, it subtly brings attention to ongoing conversations about the necessity for equitable resources in women's sports compared to men's sports. Resolutions like HR17 can spark discussions about the visibility and support for women's achievements in athletics, making a case for continued investment in women's programs at all educational institutions. The acknowledgment of the head coach, Courtney Boyd, further emphasizes the importance of leadership in achieving success in athletics, which may encourage more equitable opportunities for women in coaching and sports leadership roles.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HR63

Commends the Loyola University New Orleans men's basketball team on winning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 2022 national championship

IA HR16

A resolution congratulating the University of Iowa women's basketball team on their extraordinary 2023 season.

IA HR13

A resolution honoring and congratulating the Grand View University wrestling team on its outstanding National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Wrestling National Championship win.

IA SR11

A resolution honoring Caitlin Clark and the University of Iowa Women's Basketball Program for their historic season.

IA SR221

A resolution congratulating the College of Idaho Yotes for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men's Basketball National Championship.

IA SCR5

Commends and congratulates the Louisiana State University Tigers Womens Basketball team on winning their first NCAA Basketball Championship.

IA SCR68

Commends and congratulates the LSU Shreveport Pilots Baseball Team on winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball National Championship.

IA SR1724

Congratulating and commending the 2022-2023 University of Kansas women's basketball team on their 2023 WNIT Championship.

IA HR18

A resolution honoring and congratulating the Grand View University wrestling team on its historic National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics wrestling national championship win.

IA HR6025

Congratulating and commending the 2022-2023 University of Kansas women's basketball team on their 2023 WNIT Championship.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.