[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 35 (Monday, March 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  HONORING LEBANON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL'S GIRLS' AND BOYS' BASKETBALL 
                                 TEAMS

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                          HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 27, 2000

  Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the incredible 
achievements of the girls' and boys' basketball teams of Lebanon 
Catholic High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. For the first time ever, 
the Lebanon Catholic Beavers have captured district basketball 
championships with both the boys' and girls' teams.
  The boys' basketball team captured their first District Three Class A 
title after a come-from-behind victory of 51-45. The Beaver girls were 
also successful in their pursuit of the District 3 title. The girls' 
victory made Lebanon Catholic only the third school in the history of 
this district's playoffs to capture the title with both the boys' and 
girls' teams.
  Their success was not bought with a short road to victory. The many 
hours of practice and hard work that these fine young men and women 
have invested has paid off as they celebrate not only successful 
seasons, but district championships as well. The athletes on these two 
extraordinary teams have, undoubtedly, learned valuable lessons of 
motivation, dedication, and team work.
  These young athletes deserve the admiration of their families, 
teachers, and fellow students for their great accomplishments. I am 
proud to represent such a fine group of young people from 
Pennsylvania's 17th District. I know the entire House of 
Representatives joins me in congratulating this outstanding group of 
young people from Lebanon Catholic High School. Congratulations and 
continued success.

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