[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BADGERS BASKETBALL TEAM

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2000

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the University of 
Wisconsin basketball team for their outstanding season which was 
recently gloriously culminated with their trip to the Final Four!
  The Badgers capped their NCAA tournament bid with astounding 
victories over Fresno State, Arizona, LSU, and Purdue. This is the 
first time since 1941 that the Badgers have been to the Final four. Not 
only have they shocked the world of college basketball, but they have 
also illustrated that we should never count out a victory when there is 
an amazing combination of both talent and heart.
  The Badgers have had an exceptional season which I hope is the 
beginning of a lasting legacy. I congratulate both Coach Bennett and 
the team on an outstanding start to such a fulfilling goal. These NCAA 
Tournament games have illustrated that they have what it takes to be 
successful for years to come.
  The entire Badger's team along with coach Bennett won a birth to the 
Final Four because they have the spirit that makes every University of 
Wisconsin student proud to be a Badger. I commend their exemplary 
performance for both the University and the entire State of Wisconsin. 
I would like to thank them for giving us such an exciting season and 
congratulate them on their monumental success. Most important, I would 
like to wish them luck in their quest to win a National Championship. 
They should be assured that myself and the entire State of Wisconsin 
will be rooting for them this weekend.

                          ____________________