[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 30 (Thursday, March 17, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 17, 1994]
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       CAROL ANN SHUDLICK, BIG TEN BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 Mr. DURENBERGER. Mr. President, this past Monday the women's 
coaches of the Big Ten Conference chose University of Minnesota senior 
Carol Ann Shudlick as the Big Ten Basketball Player of the Year. This 
recognition is richly deserved. The fact that coaches of rival teams 
bestowed upon her such an honor only adds to Carol Ann's reputation as 
the premier player in Division I women's basketball.
  A native of Apple Valley, MN, Carol Ann has quietly become a vital 
member of a Golden Gophers team which is participating in its first-
ever NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Over the years, she has racked 
up over 2,000 points in becoming the all-time leading scorer in U. of 
M. basketball history. In addition to her recognition as Player of the 
Year, she has also been named a member of the All-Big Ten Conference 
Team, Sports Channel's Player of the Year, Street and Smith preseason 
All-American, as well as Big Ten Player of the Week on three occasions 
during the 1993-1994 season.
  But it is the content of her character which sets Carol Ann apart. 
When we as fans watch these gifted athletes we have a tendency to make 
them into one-dimensional beings who only exist for 2 hours on a 
Saturday afternoon. We often forget that they have so much to offer as 
individuals. This is the other side of Carol Ann which is often talked 
about amongst her peers. It is my belief that the self-discipline, work 
ethic, and maturity which have led her to the pinnacle of her sport 
will be even more useful to her when she graduates from the University 
of Minnesota.
  Mr. President, as Carol Ann and her teammates prepare for Saturday's 
second round game against Vanderbilt, I again want to congratulate her 
on being chosen as Big Ten Player of the Year. I am proud of all she 
has accomplished, and I know this is only the beginning of a successful 
and productive future.

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