[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 50 (Wednesday, April 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
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             TRIBUTE TO THE LOYOLA KNIGHTS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Loyola School Basketball team, the Knights, on their 1998 
Independent School Athletic League championship win. This triumph is an 
important milestone in the school's history: the team's first 
championship in 18 years.
  The young men on this basketball team have an outstanding record: 12-
0 undefeated in the League, a 21-6 overall record and an impressive 17 
game winning streak.
  I must also pay tribute to the values instilled in these young 
athletes by the Loyola School itself. The exceptional teamwork and 
athleticism demonstrated by the Loyola Knights is merely an extension 
of the spirit of the Loyola School.
  The Loyola School, the only co-educational Jesuit high school in the 
tri-state area, was founded in 1900. Its mission is to challenge its 
young men and women to become intellectually fulfilled, open to growth, 
religious, loving, and committed to doing justice.
  As a college preparatory school, Loyola is dedicated to challenging 
its students academically. The school places emphasis on personal 
study, reflection and leadership to help students expand their 
knowledge, to develop their skills, to grown as individuals and as 
members of a community.
  The Loyola Knight's successes this year on the basketball court are a 
testament to the success of the Loyola School's efforts to develop the 
diverse and unique talents of each student.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
the Loyola School Knights. These young men have worked very hard 
towards their goal. I am proud to have the Loyola School and its 
outstanding student body in my district.

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