[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E212]
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 TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY OF THE RIDGE'S FIFTH GRADE GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 27, 1996

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding group of young ladies from my district, the fifth grade 
girls' basketball team of Our Lady of the Ridge School.
  This squad of eight determined players won the South Suburban 
Catholic Basketball League title this season, the school's first-ever 
championship. The girls combined strong rebounding, spirited defense, 
and relentless hustle into a 14-win season.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate coaches Mike Grove and Brad Liston, as 
well as their players: Katie Pratl; Megan Liston; Kellie Pratl; Katie 
Roe; Jackie Grove; Kelly Liston; Colleen Madej; and Laura Dirschl. I 
wish them continued success on and off the court.

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