[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 49 (Thursday, March 16, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO THE MEXICO BULLDOGS

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Missouri's 3A State High School basketball champions, the Mexico 
Bulldogs.
  The team members, Aaron Angel, Chris Azdell, Cookie Belcher, Jason 
Brookins, Joey Dubbert, Jay Frazer, Kyle Henage, Doug Hoer, Tony 
Miller, Lance Parker, Scott Pitts, Matt Qualls, Jerrod Thompson, Dimos 
Tzavaris, and Brennen VanMatre; Head Coach Keith Miller and Assistant 
Coach Todd Berck; the student body; and the community of Mexico are all 
to be commended on their teamwork and commitment to do their best. Last 
year, the Mexico ball club finished second; this year they were 
determined to go all the way. That determination paid off, as they 
displayed teamwork and commitment in reaching their goal--that had 
never before been reached in the school's history.
  Teamwork in basketball is essential; individual effort is also 
essential. The Mexico Bulldogs were lead by team members such as Cookie 
Belcher, who hit a jump shot to tie the score at 68-68 with only 4 
minutes left in the game; Jerrod Thompson who matched Belcher's 30-
point contribution; reserve player Brennan Van Matre who hit the 
rebound basket that put the Bulldog team ahead to stay; Jason Brookins 
who delivered the final points with a fantastic alley-oop dunk with 
only 86 seconds left to play. Individual contributions by all the team 
members helped to make the game one for the history books.
  Individual and team efforts on behalf of the Mexico fans also played 
an important part in the Bulldogs' win. Mexico has long been a 
community dedicated to improving its way of life. Families, business 
owners, and employees strive to enhance opportunities for all and are 
to be commended on their efforts. This dedication truly came to light 
when the Bulldogs were fighting their way to the top to achieve their 
goal.
  The Mexico Bulldogs, Missouri's State 3A Basketball Champs deserve to 
be recognized for their work, and I am proud to be a fellow 
Mexicoan.


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