U.S. House honors Lady Vols for winning 7th national title

The resolution, introduced by U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Jr., R-Tenn., passed unanimously Wednesday night.

?I am very proud of our Lady Vols for bringing another national title back to Knoxville,? Duncan said.

?While the Scarlet Knights put forth a tremendous effort, the Lady Vols emerged victorious. Coach Summitt and her team deserve commendation for their contributions, on the court and off, to the University of Tennessee and to the legacy of women?s sports.?

The Lady Vols beat Rutgers 59-46 on April 3 in Cleveland to claim the title.

Summitt, the players, women?s athletic director Joan Cronan and UT President John Petersen were honored earlier Wednesday when they visited the state Legislature in Nashville.

The U.S. Senate passed a similar resolution earlier this month.