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Coco Gauff was honored by the United States Senate, with Congress congratulating her on winning her first Grand Slam title at the US Open in New York. Thanks to her triumph in the North American Slam, the Senators introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US Congress.
Here’s what they said in the text certified by the United States Senators: “Congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships. Whereas, on September 9, 2023, Gauff won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open; Whereas, on March 13, 2004, Gauff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida, where she still lives today.
Whereas Gauff is an inspiration to millions of young girls and boys across the country with her passion for the sport, faith and victories: Now, therefore, be it. Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships.” Senators Jon Ossoff, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, and Raphael Warnock certified the text congratulating Coco Gauff’s triumph in New York.
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock wrote on X: “Coco Gauff Has Brought Pride to the State of Georgia and the Country….
