[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 98 (Thursday, July 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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  TRIBUTE TO THE HIGH SCHOOL BOY'S ATHLETIC TEAMS IN PITTSBURG, KANSAS

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                             HON. JIM RYUN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2002

  Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the high school boy's athletic teams in Pittsburg, 
Kansas.
  Last fall, the St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers began their school year by 
taking the state championship in football. They followed that by 
winning the state basketball championship in double overtime.
  The eyes of people all over Kansas turned to this small school 
recognizing their amazing accomplishment. The Panthers then attempted 
to complete the trifecta with a baseball championship. They finished 
the state baseball tournament a respectable second.
  However, the Panthers already had a rich baseball tradition, 
including state championships in four of the past six years.
  As a former Olympian, I can appreciate the hard work, perseverance 
and grit that it takes to reach this level of athletic achievement.
  I want to add my congratulations to this outstanding school and let 
them know that I, along with the rest of Kansas, eagerly anticipate 
their next season.

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