[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 87 (Wednesday, May 24, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         A FRIENDLY WAGER: THE HOUSTON ROCKETS VERSUS THE SPURS

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I fought against student loan 
cuts, but today I ask for a moment of personal privilege. As spring 
proceeds, Mr. Speaker, many say that the hearts of Americans turn to 
the boys of summer. Mr. Speaker, the hearts of Texans turn to the boys 
of the B-ball; that is basketball.
  Therefore, Mr. Speaker, who I understand is from San Antonio, a 
friendly wager is in order. That is that the Houston Rockets will take 
this series in 7. I wonder, does the Speaker have the right stuff to 
accept this wager, the loser having to provide reasonable penalty for 
the loss to our respective constituents. I wonder, does he have the 
right stuff to accept this wager?
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bonilla). If the gentlewoman will yield, 
I thank her, and I would like to say I accept the challenge with great 
enthusiasm, and I am sure that my fellow Texan shares the pride that we 
all have in our State in watching two Texas teams battle it out to 
represents the West in the NBA finals.
  I, as a Spurs ticket holder for many years, will be rooting with my 
heart and soul for the San Antonio Spurs, and I know the gentlewoman 
will be doing the same for the Houston Rockets, but regardless of who 
wins, I am sure that she shares my pride in knowing that there will be 
a Texas team represented in the NBA finals.
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE. We are on, Mr. Speaker.
  

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