[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 49 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E625]
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              CONGRATULATIONS TO NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY

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                        HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 1995
  Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate a college 
basketball program in my district that, for the first time ever, has 
been invited to the NCAA tournament. Nicholls State University with a 
record of 24-5 drew a No. 13 seed and will play Virginia today.
  After winning 17 of 18 conference games, the Colonels swept the 
Southland Conference Tournament beating Northeast Louisiana in the 
final game 98 to 87. Senior Reggie Jackson was named tournament most 
valuable player, and Coach Ricky Broussard was named conference coach 
of the year.
  Of the Colonels 5 losses throughout the season, 3 were to teams also 
invited to the NCAA tournament. This shows just how much they deserved 
a bid. This opportunity will do wonders not only for this outstanding 
basketball program, but also the great university they represent.
  I want to congratulate Coach Broussard and all his coaching and 
support staff on a magnificent season. And to all the young men on that 
team, congratulations.
  Now it's on to the tournament to face the Cavalier. I and my staff 
wish the Colonels all the very best. Good luck--go Colonels.


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