[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 78 (Thursday, June 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1044-E1045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATIONS TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL IN DALLAS, TEXAS

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, whereas on March 9, 
2002, the Lincoln High School Tigers boys varsity basketball team in 
Dallas, Texas completed its 2001-2002 season undefeated, with 40 wins, 
0 losses;
  Whereas the Lincoln High School Tigers won the 2002 Texas State 
Championship;
  Whereas the Lincoln High School Tigers were ranked number one by USA 
Today national high school ranking poll;
  Whereas the coach of the Lincoln High School Tigers, Mr. Leonard 
Bishop, has also been awarded the national Coach Awards by USA Today 
and the Black Coaches Association, as well as the Dallas All Sports 
Awards area Coach of the Year;
  Whereas the Lincoln High School Lady Tigers girls' team won the, 
District 12-4A Championship in Dallas, Texas, having completed the 
2001-2002 season undefeated with 12 wins, 0 losses;
  Whereas the Lincoln High School Lady Tigers continued to win their 
regional championship and were also state finalists;
  Whereas the Lincoln High School Football team won their district 
championship, finishing the season undefeated with 6 wins, 0 losses; 
and
  Whereas the Lincoln High School National Society of Black Engineers 
(NSBE) Jr. Club won the 2001 Dallas Boosting Engineers, Science & 
Technology (BEST) award, including the Most Elegant Robot award;
  Be It Proclaimed, That I--
  (1) congratulate--The Lincoln High School Tigers boys varsity 
basketball team for winning the 2002 Texas State Championship;
  The Lincoln High School Lady Tigers girls basketball team for winning 
their 2002 district and regional championships;
  The Lincoln High School Football team for winning the 2001 district 
championship; and
  The Lincoln High School NSBE Jr. Club for winning the BEST award;
  (2) commend the Lincoln High School Tigers boys varsity basketball 
team, the Lady Tigers girls basketball team, the football team and the 
NSBE Jr. Club for their outstanding performance during the entire 2001-
2002 season and for their commitment to high standards of character, 
perseverance, and teamwork; and
  (3) recognize the achievements of the players, coaches, and support 
staff who were instrumental in helping the athletic teams and clubs win 
their respective championships and awards.

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