CER 23-0131 — United States Women's National Team World Cup Champions Recognition Resolution of 2019

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The 2019 team roster, led by Captains Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Becky Sauerbrunn, includes:

Alyssa Neaher, Goalkeeper #1 Ashlyn Harris, Goalkeeper #18 Adrianna Franch, Goalkeeper #21 Mallory Pugh, Forward #2 Carli Lloyd, Forward #10 Alex Moran, Forward #13 Megan Rapinoe, Forward #15 Tobin Heath, Forward #17 Jessica McDonald, Forward #22 Christen Press, Forward #23 Samantha Mewis, Midfielder #3 Morgan Brian, Midfielder #6 Julie Ertz, Midfielder #8 Lindsey Horan, Midfielder #9 Rose Lavelle, Midfielder #16 Allie Long, Midfielder #20 Becky Sauerbrunn, Defender #4 Kelley O’Hara, Defender #5 Abby Dahlkemper, Defender #7 Ali Krieger, Defender #11 Tierna Davidson, Defender #12 Emily Sonnett, Defender #14 Crystal Dunn, Defender #19 WHEREAS, Washington Spirit players Mallory Pugh and Rose Lavelle were selected to play for the 2019 United States Women’s National Team and have represented the Washington region exceptionally well in the World Cup;

ENROLLED ORIGINAL WHEREAS, the United States Women’s National Team have used their national and international platform to champion equal pay and gender parity in sports, demonstrating that, as female athletes who compete at the highest level, women accordingly deserve equal pay to their male counterparts;

and WHEREAS, the players on the United States Women’s National Team represent the strength of women in sport, perseverance through injury and penalties, and fortitude in the face of adversity—undoubtedly inspiring adults and children across the country to pursue athletics and equality for all.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “United States Women’s National Team World Cup Champions Recognition Resolution of 2019”.

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The District of Columbia recognizes the United States Women’s National Team’s extraordinary achievement in the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and celebrates the most successful team in international women’s soccer history.

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This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.