[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           WESTMINSTER CELEBRATES SIXTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, March 2, 1995
  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Westminster 
College, in New Wilmington, PA, the 1994 NAIA Division II Football 
National Champions.
  The Westminster Titans finished the 1994 season with a trip to the 
NAIA national championship game in Portland, OR, on Saturday, December 
17, 1994. They won the national championship by defeating the defending 
national champions, Pacific Lutheran University, by a score of 27 to 7.
  Winning has long been a tradition at Westminster, and this year marks 
the 100th year of football at the college. Over the past 100 years, 
Westminster has set numerous NAIA Division II records. They have 6 
Division II titles; 9 championship game appearances, including 5 in the 
last 7 years and 2 straight; 15 playoff appearances, including 8 
straight; and 30 playoff victories. All of these are NAIA bests.
  In addition to the success of the team, several individuals were 
honored by being named to the NAIA Football All-American Team. They 
include Andy Blatt--running back--and Brian Germanoski--defensive 
tackle--named as first team selections; Craig Mills--inside line 
backer--as a second team choice; and Tim NcNeil--defensive back-wide 
receiver, Nate Armstrong--offensive tackle, Sean O'Shea--quarterback, 
and B.J. Hoening--defensive tackle--all earning honorable mention. Head 
coach, Gene Nicholson, was also named 1994 NAIA Division II Football 
National Coach of the Year.
  I commend the Titans on their successful season, in this, their 100th 
year of football, and look forward to another century of continued 
success.


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