[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4196]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 252--TO CONGRATULATE THE SIOUX FALLS SKYFORCE

       Mr. PRESSLER (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 252

       Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce are the 1996 Champions of 
     the Continental Basketball Association, a professional 
     basketball league consisting of 12 teams from around the 
     country;
       Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Fort Wayne 
     fury, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, 4 games to 1 in the best-of-
     seven championship series;
       Whereas the 1996 Continental Basketball Association 
     Championship is the first championship in the 7-year history 
     of the Sioux Falls Skyforce;
       Whereas the Sioux Falls Skyforce players exemplify the 
     virtues of hard work, determination, and a dedication to 
     developing their talents to the highest levels; and
       Whereas the people and businesses of Sioux Falls, South 
     Dakota, and the surrounding area have demonstrated 
     outstanding loyalty and support for the Sioux Falls Skyforce 
     throughout the 7-year history of the team: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Sioux Falls Skyforce and their loyal 
     fans on winning the 1996 Championship;
       (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, determination, 
     and commitment to excellence shown by the Sioux Falls 
     Skyforce owners, coaches, players, and staff throughout the 
     1996 season; and
       (3) recognizes and commends the people of Sioux Falls, 
     South Dakota, and the surrounding area for their outstanding 
     loyalty and support of the Sioux Falls Skyforce throughout 
     the 7-year history of the team.

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