Congratulating the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association Finals.
This House Resolution (H. Res. 808) expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in congratulating the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals. It highlights the Aces’ 4-0 Finals sweep, notes their third championship in four seasons, and acknowledges the team’s perseverance through injuries and adversity. The resolution also enumerates the team’s playoff path (defeating Seattle, Indiana, and Phoenix), honors including players and coaches, and recognizes the organization’s broader contributions to Las Vegas, such as building the league’s first WNBA-specific practice facility. It frames the victory as part of Las Vegas’ emergence as a major sports hub. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create policy or authorize spending; it was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Key Points
- 1The House congratulates the Las Vegas Aces for winning the 2025 WNBA Finals with a 4-0 sweep and marks it as the team’s third championship in four seasons.
- 2The resolution acknowledges the team’s resilience, including overcoming injuries and adversity during the championship run.
- 3It notes the Aces’ playoff journey: defeating the Seattle Storm (First Round), Indiana Fever (Semifinals), and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA Finals).
- 4The resolution recognizes all team members and the leadership team (owners, president, and head coach), highlighting the organization’s sustained excellence.
- 5It highlights notable achievements related to the Aces, including the construction of the league’s first WNBA-specific practice facility, a 16-game regular-season winning streak, a strong home record, and individual honors such as A’ja Wilson’s MVP award, All-Star appearances, and Olympic participation.