[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E132]
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                         TRIBUTE TO TIDAL WAVES

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 2003

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the AYSO, 
Culver City, Region 19, Boys U12 Division team, Tidal Waves. Headed by 
the superb leadership of Coach Steve Salazar and Assistant Coach 
Alfonso Espinoza, Tidal Waves finished the season undefeated. Coach 
Salazar and Assistant Coach Espinoza knew how to get things done. Their 
tireless commitment, boundless energy, no nonsense coaching and clear 
sense of direction are responsible in a large measure for the Tidal 
Waves success.
  Team members Austin Mott, Gregory Salazar, Henry Best, Joe Best, 
Mychal Cooper, Matthew Galvan, Austin Brasher, Giovanni Espinoza and 
Robin Clarkson played hard, tough competitive soccer. They gave their 
best effort at every practice. The players displayed a passion about 
improving their individual skills equal only to their determination to 
improve as a team. With every game played, they exceeded the skill of 
the game before. Tidal Waves always demonstrated good sportsmanship.
  The enthusiasm and zest for soccer expressed by the team was matched 
by the commitment and support of the parents. The parents of Tidal 
Waves dedicated time and energy and keep the team's spirit high.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting Tidal Waves for 
their outstanding achievement in the 2002, AYSO Region 19, Boys U12 
Division, Culver City.

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