A resolution congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship.

119th Congress Introduced by Josh Hawley and 1 co-sponsor

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Introduced in Senate

Summary of SRES 34 (Senate Resolution)

Overview

SRES 34 is a Senate resolution, introduced January 23, 2025, recognizing and congratulating the Washington University in St. Louis Bears women's soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship. As a ceremonial measure, the resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policy requirements; its purpose is to acknowledge achievement and extend best wishes on behalf of the Senate.

Purpose and Intent

To commend the Washington University Bears women's soccer team for winning the 2024 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship.

To recognize the collective accomplishments, contributions, and dedication of the team, including players, coaches, management, and support staff.

To extend congratulations to the university’s alumni, students, and faculty in connection with the championship.

To honor the staff associated with the university’s home fields (Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field) for their hard work and commitment.

To request the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to key university leaders and coaches.

Key Provisions

The bill enumerates five main actions:
1. Commendation of the Bears for winning the 2024 Division III Women’s Soccer Championship.
2. Recognition of the achievements, contributions, and dedication of players, coaches, management, and support staff.
3. Congratulatory note to Washington University’s alumni, students, and faculty.
4. Recognition of the hard work and commitment of the staff of Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field.
5. Request to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to:
- Andrew D. Martin, Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis
- Anthony J. Azama, Director of Athletics for the Washington University Bears
- Jim Conlon, head coach of the Washington University Bears women’s soccer team

Who Is Affected

Washington University in St. Louis Bears women’s soccer team and its immediate university community (alumni, students, and faculty).

University staff associated with the football/soccer facilities named in the resolution (Francis Olympic Field and Peter Johann Memorial Field).

The recipients listed for formal transmission of the enrolled resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: January 23, 2025.

Legislative actions indicate the resolution was submitted, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent on January 23, 2025.

Status: Passed/agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent; a ceremonial resolution, not a statute.

Sponsors: Primary — Eric S. Schmitt; Cosponsor — Josh Hawley.

Impact and Significance

Symbolic, non-binding recognition of athletic excellence and university community achievement.

May bolster school spirit and provide public acknowledgment of the team’s success.

No fiscal impact or policy changes are associated with the resolution.