[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[House]
[Pages H6483-H6484]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                       NBA CHAMPION CHICAGO BULLS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Stearns). Under a previous order of the 
House, the gentlewoman from Illinois [Mrs. Collins] is recognized for 5 
minutes.
  Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Chicago Bulls who on Sunday night at the United Center in the 
Seventh Congressional District captured their fourth NBA championship 
in an 87 to 75 victory over the Seattle Supersonics. Many called it 
mission impossible. But the Bulls have won their fourth NBA 
championship in an amazing display of team play.
  It has been a historical season for the Bulls, who finished the 
regular season with a 72-10 record, 87-13 record for the season, and a 
15-3 record for the playoffs. The Bulls had an average margin of 
victory of 12.3 points, a feat only a few teams in any sport have had 
in any one season.
  Chicago, the Seventh Congressional District and Chicago fans through 
the Nation are fat with pride. Some are saying that the, ``NBA Champion 
Chicago Bulls have established a new level of play, and it's something 
all teams will have to chase.''
  I would also like to congratulate Phil Jackson and his coaching team 
comprised of Tex Winter, Jim Rodgers, Jim Cleamons, and John Paxson.
  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to pay tribute to one of the greatest 
basketball players of all times, Michael Jordon, who finished off this 
great season with a 96 triple crown of MVP award in the league finals. 
His great leadership, and unparalleled performance have garnered him 
the title of one of the greatest ballplayers of all time. Dennis Rodman 
has also distinguished himself capturing his fifth rebounding title. 
And of course Scottie Pippen, and the entire club for an outstanding 
display of teamwork.

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  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
one of the greatest teams in the annals of basketball, and of course 
one of the greatest players ever, Michael Jordon. In the more than 100 
game that they played, the Bulls always delivered a championship 
performance.
  And finally, I would like to congratulate and thank the greatest fans 
in the world for their undying support of the Chicago Bulls.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair certainly appreciates the 
gentlewoman from Illinois for holding up the shirt for display in her 
speech.

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