[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 9, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S2458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO MALE HIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Male High School's Championship Football team in Louisville, Kentucky 
on the occasion of their annual awards banquet.
  The Male High School Bulldogs have long held a reputation for 
excellence in Kentucky and throughout the nation. With the leadership 
of The Bluegrass State's finest high school football coach, Bobby 
Redman, it's no wonder the team has gone so far. It is clear to 
players, parents, coaches and students alike when they see Bobby on the 
field with his team that his heart and soul are rooted in Bulldogs 
football. Bobby's marked dedication to his team and his school are 
admirable, and I'm certain my feelings are shared by the entire Male 
family.
  Tonight I congratulate you, the Male High School football team, on 
your commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom, 
and thank you for working so hard to continue giving high school 
football in Louisville an honorable name. Players become great because 
of their hard work and commitment to themselves and their team. You 
have each spent countless hours before and after school lifting 
weights, memorizing plays, and practicing and preparing for games. You 
have each spent Friday afternoons at pep rallys getting ready for 
evening games, felt the stress of wanting to play your best and win, 
and experienced the emotional high as you finally rush the field. You 
have dedicated your high school careers to Male and to its football 
team, and my colleagues and I commend you.
  Not only is Male High School known for their powerhouse of a football 
team, most recently leading the Bulldogs to victory as 1998-99 4-A 
State Champions, but they also are known for their commitment to 
academic success. Male has been recognized as a National Exemplary 
School twice in recent years by the United States Department of 
Education, and has received the Flag of Excellence by the State of 
Kentucky for consistently high academic achievement. Ninety percent of 
Male graduates continue their education at colleges and universities, 
and many of them receive partial or full scholarships to attend. It is 
commendable that students so profoundly talented on the football field 
are also concerned about their academic achievements.
  I am certain that the legacy of excellence that Male High School 
football players and coaches have left will continue on, and will 
encourage and inspire others toward that same goal. On behalf of myself 
and my colleagues, thank you for your contribution to the Louisville 
community, the State of Kentucky, and to our great nation.




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