This resolution congratulates the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2020 National Basketball Association Championship.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 772 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 772
Congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2020 National
Basketball Association Championship.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 12, 2020
Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the 2020 National
Basketball Association Championship.
Whereas, on October 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers (referred to in this
preamble as the ``Lakers'') defeated the Miami Heat with a score of 106-
93 in game 6 of the 2020 National Basketball Association (referred to in
this preamble as the ``NBA'') Championship Finals;
Whereas, during the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Lakers defeated the Portland
Trailblazers, the Houston Rockets, the Denver Nuggets, and the Miami
Heat on the way to a 16-5 overall record;
Whereas the victory by the Lakers marks the record-tying 17th NBA Championship
of the franchise;
Whereas every member of the 2019-2020 Lakers team played a key role in the
record-tying championship, including--
(1) Kostas Antetokounmpo;
(2) Avery Bradley;
(3) Devontae Cacok;
(4) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope;
(5) Alex Caruso;
(6) Quinn Cook;
(7) Anthony Davis;
(8) Jared Dudley;
(9) Danny Green;
(10) Talen Horton-Tucker;
(11) Dwight Howard;
(12) LeBron James;
(13) Kyle Kuzma;
(14) Javale McGee;
(15) Markieff Morris;
(16) Rajon Rondo;
(17) JR Smith; and
(18) Dion Waiters;
Whereas the entire Lakers organization, including owner Jeanie Buss, general
manager Rob Pelinka, and head coach Frank Vogel, deserves
congratulations for continuing the excellence of the franchise;
Whereas the Lakers overcame an unprecedented season stemming from the
coronavirus pandemic, including a shutdown that lasted more than 3
months and 95 days inside the NBA ``bubble'';
Whereas Lebron James was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals for the
fourth time, averaging 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per
game, while shooting 59.1 percent from the field per game;
Whereas the entire Lakers team and organization honored the legacy of Lakers
legend Kobe Bryant by winning the 2020 NBA Championship, showing ``Mamba
Mentality'' throughout the playoffs; and
Whereas, although fans of the Lakers could not be in the arena to cheer on their
team, Lakers Nation was vital in showing unmatched support for the team
on the way to an NBA Championship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the Los Angeles Lakers for winning the
2020 National Basketball Association Championship;
(2) recognizes the historic achievement of the entire Los
Angeles Lakers organization, including the players, coaches,
and staff, for a victorious season after a truly unprecedented
year in the National Basketball Association; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an
enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank
Vogel, and the 2019-2020 Los Angeles Lakers team;
(B) the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie
Buss; and
(C) the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers,
Rob Pelinka.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6678)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6678)
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