[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 38 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2753]
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        NCAA DIVISION III MEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONS

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I recognize today an outstanding 
achievement in Wisconsin collegiate athletics. Over the weekend of 
March 7-8, 1997, the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, captured the 
NCAA Division III Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship. A 
perennial powerhouse in men's track and field, the Eagles amassed 44 
points to claim their 7th NCAA Division III men's indoor title and the 
6th title under men's head coach, Mark Guthrie.
  Paced by junior All-American David Whiteis' first place finish in the 
400 meter dash, the Eagles demonstrated their team balance in both 
field and track events by placing finalists in the 1500 and 5000 meter 
runs; the 4 by 400 meter relay; the pole vault; the triple jump; and 
the 35-pound weight throw.
  I have great respect for student-athletes, Mr. President, and in 
particular those student athletes who compete within the guidelines of 
the NCAA's Division III status. These student-athletes do not compete 
with the benefit of a scholarship; their only prize is pride and 
victory. It is with this spirit of competition that I salute head coach 
Mark Guthrie and the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Eagles Men's 
Track Team for their outstanding effort and dedication. Congratulations 
on a job well done.

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