[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E868-E869]
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              CONGRATULATIONS SHELBYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RAMS

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, April 7, 1995
  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Shelbyville High School Rams on their ``Elite Eight'' season. 
Shelbyville has historically been the place to be in central Illinois 
during basketball season. This year was no different, and when the Rams 
made it to Champaign for the big dance no one was surprised.
  Led by freshman Head Coach Sean Taylor, and his assistant coaches, 
Bob Herdes and Jarret Brown, the Rams were able to compile a new all-
time season high record of 28 and 4, win their first regional title in 
6 years, and only their second sectional and super-sectional titles in 
the school's history.
  You might think that this is the season of a veteran basketball team, 
but each of the Rams' starting five were underclassman. The future of 
Shelbyville basketball looks brighter than ever and I commend this fine 
group of young people on their accomplishments.
  The roster of Shelbyville cagers is one of the best to ever hit the 
hardwood and includes: Kevin Herdes, Roger Jones, Rich Beyers, Mike 
Steers, Todd Wilderman, Joshua Forsythe, Alex Miller, James Brix, Tim 
Hardy, Harlan Kennell, Aaron Rohdemann, Ryan Shambo, Ben Short, Aaron 
Clark, Derk Williams, Jefrey White, Dirk Herdes, and Tom 
[[Page E869]] Hammond. They should all be proud of their role in the 
Rams' success.
  I am honored to represent these excellent ballplayers in Congress, 
and I look forward to seeing the Rams take to the court for another 
season next fall.


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