Mariannette Miller-Meeks: “I have introduced this resolution with the entire Iowa delegation. This resolution congratulates Iowa native Caitlin…”

“I have introduced this resolution with the entire Iowa delegation. This resolution congratulates Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division 1 basketball leading scorer. Whereas, on March 3, 2024, during a baseball game between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State University Buckeyes, Caitlin Clark, referred to in this preamble as Clark, became the National Collegiate Athletic Association, referred to in this preamble as NCAA, Division 1 basketball all-time leading scorer; Whereas, because of Clark and the University of Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, referred to in this preamble as the Hawkeyes, women's sports are being covered and talked about at the national level in the United States with the same fervor as men's sports; Whereas, the Hawkeyes have sold out games at home at the Carver- Hawkeye Arena and on the road in arenas across the United States; Whereas, every sold-out game is full of young girls watching Clark and the Hawkeyes demonstrate the excitement, competition, and fun that is possible because of women's sports; Whereas, women's sports serve as an important way for young girls to develop discipline, teamwork, confidence, and leadership skills, and the achievements of female athletes should be celebrated; Whereas, Clark serves as a role model, demonstrating that dreams are achievable with hard work and dedication; Whereas, Iowans are proud of Clark and thankful for the opportun…”