[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 91 (Tuesday, June 6, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5613]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMENDING THE DEFENDING NBA CHAMPION HOUSTON ROCKETS

  (Mr. BENTSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to commend the defending NBA 
champion Houston Rockets for their impressive win over the San Antonio 
Spurs and soaring back to the NBA final in a matchup against the 
Orlando Magic. The Houston Rockets, who traveled a long journey to this 
year's NBA finals have beaten the top three teams in the western 
conference, Utah, Phoenix, and San Antonio.
  I believe there were a number of factors which lead this remarkable 
team to represent the western conference in the NBA finals, both the 
coaching staff and the players. However, it all starts with the 
players, Clyde Drexler, Kenny Smith, Robert Horry, Mario Elie, Sam 
Cassell, and of course, Hakeem Olajuwon, who are out there day in and 
day out giving it their all.
  I would also like to give ultimate praises to the coach of the 
Houston Rockets, Rudy Tomjanovich. Although the team went through 
injuries, trades, and player problems, his leadership has enabled the 
team to stay focused and keep its eyes on the big prize, another NBA 
championship.
  While this will be no easy task for the Rockets, for the Orlando 
Magic pose a credible challenge. The Rockets players have done what it 
takes to win, either playing good defense, hitting treys or going to 
its heart and soul, in the middle, center, Hakeem the Dream. Everything 
the Rockets accomplish starts with that.
  Needless to say, my money is on the defending NBA champion Houston 
Rockets.


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