[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 23, 1994]
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               COMMEMORATING THE HOUSTON ROCKETS VICTORY

  (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today the city of Houston and 
our Nation is celebrating the accomplishments of the Houston Rockets 
who have for the first time brought a national championship to Houston. 
The city of Houston has a great deal to be proud of including its 
position in world trade with the Port of Houston and its status as a 
world class city in energy, medicine, higher education, and space 
exploration.
  Today we have one more reason for pride in our city because of the 
Houston Rockets. Just like the city of Houston, the Rockets have 
struggled in the past but always maintained their composure. The 
Houston Rockets serve as a shining example of a diverse group of people 
coming together and combining their talents to produce tremendous 
results. This Congress and this Nation can learn a great lesson in 
patience, perseverance, and professionalism from the Rockets and as we 
take time out from the constant deliberations of Federal spending, 
crime, and health care we are reminded that excellence and perfection 
are achievable through personal motivation and a commitment to succeed 
through teamwork.

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