[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1055]
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HONORING AL LIFSON'S INDUCTION INTO THE ELIZABETH ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Al Lifson for 
his April 26, 2001 induction into the Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame 
in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
  Al has had a distinguished athletic career in basketball at both the 
high school and college level.
  While attending Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey 
(1949-1951), Al attained a number of impressive athletic distinctions 
including First Team All County (1951), All State Tournament First Team 
(1951), and Second Team Group IV All State Team (1951).
  After completing high school, Al went on to attend one of the most 
storied and revered basketball institutions in the nation, the 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C. At the University of 
North Carolina, Al continued to attain the highest athletic 
achievements as a four year starter. As a freshman, Al was the highest 
scoring rookie in Carolina history. He was also selected three times to 
the All Conference Team, two times to the All Conference Defensive 
Team, and served as Co-Captain during his senior year. Al finished his 
career as the University of North Carolina's all-time scoring leader.
  Al's many accomplishments speak not only to his natural ability, but 
also to his drive and dedication to succeed. Al's athletic career 
serves as an inspiration to all who strive to be their best.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Al Lifson for his 
remarkable athletic achievements and most recently his induction into 
the Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame.

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