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The Florida House of Representatives congratulates the Miami Heat Basketball Team for winning its third NBA Championship on June 20, 2013, by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

Pat Riley led the team to its first championship in 2006, and current Head Coach Erik Spoelstra led the team to back-to-back championships in 2012 and 2013.

The Miami Heat franchise has won three NBA Championships, four Eastern Conference Championships, ten division titles, and made 17 playoff appearances since entering the NBA as an expansion franchise in the 1988-1989 season.

The 2013 championship team included LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen, and 11 other players under the leadership of owner Micky Arison.

The Miami Heat organization contributes to the South Florida community through public service efforts including the NBA's Read to Achieve program, support for Miami-Dade's adult wheelchair basketball team, and the Shoot for the Stars youth education program.