[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2864]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 204--TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF 
                     KENTUCKY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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

                              S. Res. 204.

       Whereas the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's 
     basketball team defeated the University of Utah's team on 
     March 30, 1998, in San Antonio, Texas, to win its seventh 
     National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship;
       Whereas, the Wildcats overcame the largest halftime deficit 
     in a championship game, earning for themselves the nickname 
     ``The Comeback Cats'';
       Whereas, Coach Tubby Smith, his staff, and his players 
     displayed outstanding dedication, teamwork, unselfishness, 
     and sportsmanship throughout the course of the season in 
     achieving collegiate basketball's highest honor; and
       Whereas Coach Smith and the Wildcats have brought pride and 
     honor to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which is rightly known 
     as the basketball capital of the world: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate commends and congratulates the 
     University of Kentucky on its outstanding accomplishment.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to the president of the University of 
     Kentucky.

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