United States Women’s Hockey Team

2025-2026 Bill 947: United States Women’s Hockey Team - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 947
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Devine and Matthews
Document Path: SR-0550KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on February 24, 2026
Summary: United States Women’s Hockey Team
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2/24/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 4
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02/24/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO honor and celebrate THE 2026 UNITED STATES
WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM AND TO RECOGNIZE ALL FEMALE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE
2026 WINTER olympic GAMES FOR THEIR DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND
REPRESENTATION OF EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS AND LEADERSHIP.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of the members
of the 2026 United States Women's Hockey Team, whose skill, discipline, and
teamwork have brought honor to our nation on the international stage; and

W
hereas, the 2026
Winter Games showcase the highest level of global athletic competition,
bringing together elite athletes who exemplify courage, sacrifice, and
excellence; and

W
hereas, the women of
Team USA Hockey continue a proud tradition of excellence, resilience, and
sportsmanship, inspiring generations of young athletes, particularly young
girls, to pursue their dreams in sports once considered inaccessible to women;
and

W
hereas, since the
inclusion of women's ice hockey in the Olympic Winter Games in 1998, the United
States Women's Hockey Team has consistently demonstrated world-class
performance, competitive excellence, and national pride; and

W
hereas, in a time when
women's sports are too often drawn into divisive political debates and used to
score partisan points, these athletes have remained focused on competition,
teamwork, and excellence, rising above the noise and demonstrating that their
achievements speak for themselves; and

W
hereas, the 2026
Winter Games represent not only athletic competition but also the ongoing
advancement of equity and opportunity for women in sports, reflecting decades
of progress under Title IX and the tireless advocacy of women leaders, coaches,
and athletes; and

W
hereas, female
athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Games across all disciplines, including
hockey, figure skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, and other
events, serve as powerful role models who demonstrate leadership,
determination, and the limitless potential of women and girls; and

W
hereas, the dedication
required to compete at the international level reflects years of sacrifice,
rigorous training, academic balance, and community support, values that
resonate deeply with the citizens of South Carolina; and

W
hereas, the South
Carolina Senate is committed to supporting opportunities for women and girls in
athletics, recognizing that sports participation builds confidence, strengthens
communities, and fosters leadership both on and off the field of play; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate celebrate and commend all female athletes
participating in the 2026 Winter Games for breaking barriers, inspiring future
generations, and advancing the cause of equity in athletics. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
honor and celebrate the 2026 United States Women's Hockey team and recognize
all female athletes participating in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games for their
dedication, perseverance, and representation of excellence in athletics and
leadership.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of USA Hockey.

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