[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 41 (Friday, April 15, 1994)]
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  HONORING MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP COLLEGE BOWL TEAM

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                          HON. BILL SARPALIUS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 1994

  Mr. SARPALIUS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and enthusiasm 
that I rise today to honor the Midwestern State University Academic 
College Bowl Team for their recent first place finish at the region 12 
College Bowl Regional Tournament.
  This year's tournament included 17 outstanding colleges and 
universities from Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Participants are 
required to answer questions on facts and figures on topics ranging 
from Presidents of the United States to Oscar winners and everything in 
between. Team members, including captain Mike Mahurin, who was named 
most valuable player of the tournament; John Gerhard, Michael Koofer, 
David Morris, and alternate David Dunsmore, practiced long hours weeks 
in advance with the assistance of coach Dr. Jeff Campbell and sponsors, 
Dr. Charles Ramser, Dr. Dick King, and Mrs. Marsha May. I want to 
extend my congratulations to all of these hard-working individuals for 
an exceptional job well done.
  Since it was founded in 1922, Midwestern State University has grown 
from a local junior college to a regional State university serving a 
wide and varied public and promoting the opportunity for higher 
education and cultural advancement. Midwestern's drive for excellence 
has again been demonstrated by its outstanding performance at the 
College Bowl Regional Tournament. And, by this achievement, the 
university has further succeeded in encouraging and developing the 
intellectual curiosity of its students.
  Once again, I want to congratulate the team members and offer my 
continued support as they enter the National Championship Tournament.

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