Congratulates Italy and the Italian National Soccer team on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 908 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 908
Congratulating Italy on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de
Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 11, 2006
Mr. Fossella (for himself, Mr. Mica, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Kuhl of
New York, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Payne, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Nadler, Mr.
Crowley, Mr. Tiberi, and Mr. Towns) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating Italy on winning the 2006 Federation Internationale de
Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
Whereas for the first time in 24 years, the Italian National Soccer Team won the
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup;
Whereas Italy is one of the most successful countries in World Cup history,
reaching the finals 6 times and winning 4 four championships, in 1934,
1938, 1982, and 2006;
Whereas the 2006 championship is due in large part to the extraordinary
leadership of head coach Marcello Lippi and team Captain Fabio
Cannavaro;
Whereas in 2006, team Italy (known as ``Azzurri'' or simply ``the Blue'') went
undefeated in World Cup play and won the final game in only the second
World Cup Championship to be determined by shoot-out;
Whereas in winning the World Cup, the Italian National Soccer Team faced
adversity and overcame setbacks;
Whereas the vibrant culture and heritage of Italy were brought to our Nation by
millions of Italian immigrants;
Whereas Italian Americans have made significant contributions to our Nation in
all fields of endeavor, including the notable scientist and Staten
Island resident Antonio Meucci, the inventor of the telephone;
Whereas Italian Americans rejoiced in the victory of the soccer team of their
ancestral homeland, many spontaneously celebrating in American
neighborhoods throughout our Nation;
Whereas all Americans can take pride in the knowledge that the United States
National Soccer Team was the only team that Italy was unable to defeat
during this World Cup, needing to settle with a 1-1 tie; and
Whereas the fans of the Italian National Soccer team, many hailing from the
United States, represent some of the most enthusiastic in the world:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Italy
and the Italian National Soccer team on winning the 2006 Federation
Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5331-5332)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5331)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5331)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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