[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E575]
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                      TRIBUTE TO MR. JAMEER NELSON

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2004

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of Saint Joseph's University senior Mr. Jameer Nelson, 
who will go down in history as one of the greatest basketball players 
to have ever graced the court of St. Joseph's University. This 5'11" 
point guard recently completed a sweep of the National Player of the 
Year awards, winning honors such as the John R. Wooden Award, the award 
for Associated Press Player of the Year, and the Pomeroy Naismith 
Award.
  This unanimous AP All-American selection led the Hawks to an 
incredible 30-2 season, topping the team in points, assists and steals, 
while simultaneously becoming Saint Joseph's career leader. His four-
year class secured the most wins in school history with a 98-27 record 
and rallied the support of people in the greater Philadelphia area with 
four consecutive post-season appearances. This year, he and the Hawks 
attained their first-ever number-one seed in the NCAA tournament and 
advanced to the Elite Eight. In recognition of Mr. Nelson and his 
monumental career at Saint Joseph's, his number 14 will be retired.
  As a Chester, PA native, Mr. Nelson has had an outstanding collegiate 
career and is now preparing for a professional basketball career. His 
talents and many awards provide him tremendous opportunity in the NBA 
and in life.
  It is a privilege to recognize a young person whose ability, 
leadership, and commitment have brought success to his school and team. 
I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join me in 
commending Mr. Jameer Nelson for achievement in his basketball career.




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