[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H1419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CINCINNATI'S SAINT XAVIER BRINGS HOME ANOTHER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Biggert). Under the Speaker's announced 
policy of January 19, 1999, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Chabot) is 
recognized during morning hour debates for 3 minutes.
  Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, Cincinnati's Saint Xavier High School went 
to Columbus over the weekend and returned home with the Ohio State 
Division 1 basketball championship.
  Our hardiest congratulations go out to Coach Scott Martin and all the 
players whose hard work and dedication made it possible. Their 
families, their fans, and their community are very proud of them.
  Saint X's victory marked the school's second State title this year. 
Just last month, the Bomber swim team also notched the State 
championship. It has been quite a year for one of Cincinnati's top 
schools and a stalwart in the GCL.
  Madam Speaker, as a graduate of rival LaSalle High School, I must 
admit I am slightly envious. Hopefully, next year my Lancers will be 
back on top. But in the meantime, I tip my hat to the scholar athletes 
from Saint X.
  On a sad note, players and students learned Sunday that assistant 
principal and teacher of some 30 years, Tom Meyer, who was known as 
Saint Xavier's number one basketball fan, had succumbed to cancer just 
a few hours after his favorite team won the title. Knowing he was near 
death, the players had specially made warm-up suits designed to honor 
their friend, Mr. Meyer, as they made their final run at the State 
championship. The back of the shirts had the following message, each of 
them: ``May his pain be comforting knowing that he has touched the 
lives of so many. Thank you, Mr. Meyer, for carrying your cross for 
us.'' A very touching message for a man loved by many.
  To all the Bomber players and coaches and families and friends, our 
hardy congratulations. And to the family of Saint X's number one fan, 
Tom Meyer, our most sincere condolences.

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