[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E650]
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   CONGRATULATING THE SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE FOR WINNING THE 1996 CBA 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. TIM JOHNSON

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
congratulations to the Sioux Falls Skyforce for winning the Continental 
Basketball Association championship. By defeating the Fort Wayne Fury 4 
games to 1, the victorious Skyforce returned home to Sioux Falls with 
the franchise's first championship in its 7 year history. Led by most 
valuable player Henry James, the Skyforce battled their way through the 
playoffs, gathering momentum with each closely contested game, and 
capping their season of a lifetime with Devin Gray's buzzer beater to 
give the Skyforce their cherished championship.
  I would like to congratulate coach Mo McHone, the Skyforce 
organization, and the players for their commitment to excellence during 
this championship season. I would also like to thank the people of 
Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities for their loyalty and 
support for the Sioux Falls Skyforce throughout the existence of the 
franchise. Skyforce players could always count on the fans to fill the 
arena, cheering them on through the last-second victories and the 
heartbreaking losses.
  On behalf of all South Dakotans, I extend to the Sioux Falls Skyforce 
my congratulations on winning the 1996 Continental Basketball 
Association Championship.

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