H.Res. 562

Congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament

Sponsor	Rep. Maffei, Daniel B.
Committee	Education and Labor
Date	October 27, 2009 (111th Congress, 1st Session)
Staff Contact	Ja'Ron Smith

H.Res. 562 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Monday, October 26, 2009, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Daniel B. Maffei (D-NY) June 18, 2009.

H.Res. 562 would resolve that the House of Representatives "congratulates Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament."

According to the resolution findings, on May 25, 2009, the Syracuse University Orange defeated the Cornell Big Red 10-9 in overtime, in the finals of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament in Foxboro, Massachusetts.