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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 34
Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer
team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Cham-
pionship.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY23, 2025
Mr. S
CHMITT(for himself and Mr. HAWLEY) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears
women’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Divi-
sion III Women’s Soccer Championship.
Whereas, on December 8, 2024, the Washington University
in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team (referred to in
this preamble as the ‘‘Bears’’) defeated the nationally
ranked William Smith Herons, 3 to 0, to win the 2024
NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship;
Whereas the Bears demonstrated extraordinary teamwork,
skill, and hard work throughout this victory and the en-
tire season;
Whereas the Bears attained a 23–0–2 record during this sea-
son;
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Whereas the Bears achieved the top ranking in the 2024
NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer season;
Whereas the coaching staff led by head coach Jim Conlon
provided outstanding leadership and strategy, contrib-
uting significantly to the victories throughout the season,
culminating with the end-of-year victory in the 2024
NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship;
Whereas Olivia Clemons was named Offensive Player of the
Year, Rookie of the Year, and All-Tournament Offensive
Player, finishing the season with an impressive 22 goals
and 6 assists;
Whereas head coach Jim Conlon and assistant coaches Bran-
don Santel, Amanda Kesler, and Katharine Zaber were
named Coaching Staff of the Year;
Whereas 4 players earned First-Team honors, 2 players
earned honorable mention nods, and 4 players were se-
lected to the All-Tournament Team; and
Whereas fans of the Bears demonstrated enthusiasm and loy-
alty in supporting their team throughout the 2024 NCAA
Division III soccer season: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) commends the Washington University in St. 2
Louis Bears women’s soccer team on winning the 3
2024 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship; 4
(2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, 5
and dedication of the players, coaches, management, 6
and support staff of the Bears; 7
(3) congratulates the alumni, students, and fac-8
ulty of the Washington University in St. Louis; 9
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(4) recognizes the hard work and commitment 1
of the staff of the Francis Olympic Field and Peter 2
Johann Memorial Field; and 3
(5) respectfully requests the Secretary of the 4
Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu-5
tion to— 6
(A) the Chancellor of the Washington Uni-7
versity in St. Louis, Andrew D. Martin; 8
(B) the Director of Athletics of the Wash-9
ington University Bears, Anthony J. Azama; 10
and 11
(C) the head coach of the Washington Uni-12
versity Bears women’s soccer team, Jim 13
Conlon. 14
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