[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 6, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
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                        TRIBUTE TO ABEL SCHRADER

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 1997

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a young man who 
exemplifies the hard work and dedication of the people of the 20th 
District of Illinois. This individual has worked extremely hard for the 
past 3 years in order to earn himself a spot among the best Class A 
basketball players in the best basketball State in America.
  This young man is Abel Schrader, of Okawville, IL. Mr. Speaker, Abel 
has demonstrated the all-around ability, leadership, and attitude it 
takes to lead the Okawville Rockets to 20 wins and only 5 losses this 
past season.
  As a 3-year starter on the varsity squad, Abel has led the team in 3-
point shots, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, and free throws. 
He scored almost 50 percent of the teams's total points in the past 
season, he ranks among the top three scorers ever in Okawville history, 
and he holds the record for the highest scoring average in a season.
  He also averaged over 27 points per game this past season earning 
second team All-State honors and the honor of being named the 
Belleville News-Democrat's Class A Player of the Year.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Abel Schrader and all of 
the Okawville Rocket basketball team on a job well done

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