Congratulates Atlanta United FC on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship.
[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1179 Introduced in House (IH)]
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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1179
Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League
Soccer championship.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 13, 2018
Mr. Lewis of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Carter
of Georgia, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr.
Woodall, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Collins of Georgia, Mr. Loudermilk, Mr.
Graves of Georgia, Mrs. Handel, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, and Mr.
Allen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League
Soccer championship.
Whereas, on December 8, 2018, Atlanta United FC won the 2018 Major League Soccer
(``MLS'') Cup championship;
Whereas over 70,000 spectators filled Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta
to watch the MLS Cup championship;
Whereas Atlanta United FC, with goals scored by Josef Martinez and Franco
Escobar, defeated the Portland Timbers in the MLS Cup championship match
with a score of 2-0;
Whereas Atlanta United FC, known by their fans as the Five Stripes, won their
first MLS Cup championship in only their second season playing in the
MLS;
Whereas Atlanta United FC succeeded in bringing the city of Atlanta its first
major professional sports championship in 23 years;
Whereas the dedicated fans of Atlanta United FC provided vocal strength and
support to the club throughout the challenging 2018 MLS season;
Whereas Atlanta United FC forward Josef Martinez, logging both a goal and an
assist during the MLS Cup championship, was named most valuable player
by the MLS for his achievements during the 2018 season;
Whereas Gerardo Martino, head coach of Atlanta United FC, and the entire
coaching and technical staff, demonstrated commendable composure and
leadership throughout the MLS regular and postseasons;
Whereas Darren Eales, club president, as well as the executive staff, provided
tremendous guidance in leading Atlanta United FC to its first league
championship;
Whereas Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United FC founder and owner, assembled an
outstanding organization; and
Whereas the entire Atlanta United FC roster deserves recognition for their
extraordinary skill, resolve, and perseverance to win the 2018 MLS Cup
championship, including Brad Guzan, Franco Escobar, Michael Parkhurst,
Greg Garza, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Darlington Nagbe, Josef Martinez,
Ezequiel Barco, Romario Williams, Miguel Almiron, Eric Remedi, Miles
Robinson, Jose Hernandez, Sal Zizzo, Hector Villalba, Chris McCann, Jeff
Larentowicz, Brandon Vazquez, Chris Goslin, George Bello, Mikey Ambrose,
Lagos Kunga, Julian Gressel, Alec Kann, Jon Gallagher, Mitch
Hildebrandt, Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, Oliver Shannon, Andrew Carleton, and
Kevin Kratz: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates Atlanta United FC and its dedicated fans
on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship;
(2) recognizes the contributions of the Atlanta United FC
players, coaches, and leadership of the organization; and
(3) joins with the people of Atlanta and soccer fans
everywhere in celebrating Atlanta United FC's first
championship victory.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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