[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E539]
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          CONGRATULATING NOTRE DAME'S WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to note that Notre Dame is again 
a national champion. This past Sunday, Ruth Riley's two free throws 
with 5.8 seconds left secured a 68-66 victory over Purdue and gave the 
University of Notre Dame its first ever women's basketball national 
championship. Mr. Speaker, you can now add the names Riley, Ivey and 
McGraw to the rich tradition of Notre Dame athletics. The same 
institution which produced Rockne, the Four Horsemen and 21 national 
titles now has Muffet McGraw and a women's basketball national 
championship. It came down to two great teams, both struggling 
valiantly and never quitting. It truly was a classic confrontation. I 
want to commend Coach McGraw and the Fighting Irish for their class, 
grit and determination. Congratulations! Notre Dame is a winner again. 
Go Irish!

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