[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 46 (Friday, March 29, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3213]
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        CONGRATULATING THE FORT HAYS STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, once again, the 1995-96 basketball season 
has shown the Nation that when it comes to basketball, the State of 
Kansas is head and shoulders above the rest. I would like to 
congratulate the University of Kansas men's and women's basketball 
teams for once again making it to the NCAA tournament, and I would like 
to congratulate Kansas State University on their season and entry into 
the NCAA tournament. While both of these schools had great seasons, the 
year belongs to Coach Gary Garner and the Fort Hays State Men's 
Basketball Team for their outstanding 1995-96 season, which they capped 
off by winning the NCAA II Men's National Basketball Championship. 
Their effort is certainly one that all Kansans can be proud of.
  The Tigers of Fort Hays State completed a 34 to 0 season this year by 
defeating Northern Kentucky University 70 to 63 in the championship 
game. En route to their championship victory and outstanding season, 
the Tigers entered elite company, by becoming the third unbeaten team 
to win the tournament in NCAA II History. Fort Hays State finished the 
season ranked No. 1 and currently holds the Nation's longest winning 
streak. This has been an amazing season for Coach Garner and his team. 
I am proud to recognize their effort, and I look forward to next 
season, when the State of Kansas will once again make its presence 
known to the basketball world.

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