(Updated June 23, 2006)

H.Res. 887
Congratulating the Miami Heat for Winning the 2006 NBA Championship

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.Res. 887, under suspension of the rules, the week of June 26, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.Res. 887 congratulates the Miami Heat for Winning the 2006 NBA Championship.

Background

On June 20, 2006, the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks, the Western Conference Champions, in 6 games to win the 2006 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship. Dwyane Wade, of the Miami Heat, was named the 2006 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

The Miami Heat became just the third team in the history of the NBA Finals to win a series after losing the first two games, and the first team in the history of the NBA Finals to do so after losing the first two games by double-digit margins. This is the first NBA championship title for the Miami Heat, which has long been one of the most outstanding basketball programs in the Nation

The Miami Heat fans are a part of this championship by supporting the team and giving the team the energy, strength, love, and passion to compete each and every season.

Legislative History

H.Res. 887 was introduced by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen (FL) on June 22, 2006. The bill was referred to the Government Reform Committee, but was not considered.

For additional information or questions, please contact Rep. Ros-Lehtinen's office at 5-3931.