[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 81 (Monday, June 14, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H3912-H3913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR 
WINNING THE 2004 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION I-II 
                     MEN'S VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 643) congratulating the Brigham Young University 
men's volleyball team for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic 
Association Division I-II men's volleyball championship.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                              H. Res. 643

       Whereas on May 8, 2004, the Brigham Young University men's 
     volleyball team won its third national championship in 6 
     years by overcoming a 10-6 deficit in game 5 to defeat Long 
     Beach State University;
       Whereas the Brigham Young University men's volleyball team 
     achieved a 29-4 overall win-loss record, marking the second 
     highest single season win total in Brigham Young University's 
     volleyball history;
       Whereas Tom Peterson, the head coach of the men's 
     volleyball team, became the first men's volleyball coach in 
     the National Collegiate Athletic Association's history to win 
     a national championship with 2 different schools;
       Whereas team member Carlos Moreno earned the distinction of 
     being selected the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player 
     of the Year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association 
     Division I-II National Player of the Year, the Mountain 
     Pacific Sports Federation Tournament Most Valuable Player, 
     and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament 
     Most Outstanding Player; and
       Whereas the American Volleyball Coaches Association 
     selected junior Carlos Moreno and senior Fernando Pessoa for 
     the All-America teams with first-team honors, while senior 
     Joe Hillman and sophomore Victor Batista received second-team 
     citations: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates 
     the Brigham Young University men's volleyball team for 
     winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
     Division I-II men's volleyball championship.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Delaware (Mr. Castle) and the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Castle).


                             General Leave

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks 
on H. Res. 643.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Delaware?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise in support of House 
Resolution 643. I want to thank my good friend and colleague, the 
gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cannon), for bringing this resolution forward. 
This resolution honors the Brigham Young University men's volleyball 
team for winning the 2004 National Collegiate Athletic Association 
Division I-II men's volleyball championship.
  Mr. Speaker, the mission of my alma mater, Brigham Young University, 
is to ``develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have 
the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others 
throughout their lives.'' One of the ways that the university 
accomplishes this mission is by developing and supporting a first-class 
athletics program.
  And so today we recognize this first-class athletics program and give 
special recognition to the national champion Cougars for winning its 
third national men's volleyball championship in 6 years by overcoming a 
10-6 deficit in game five to defeat Long Beach State University. BYU 
men's volleyball team will enter next season's competition after 
marking the second highest single season win total in its volleyball 
history after achieving a 29-and-4 overall win-loss record.
  In addition to the inspiring team victory, four players distinguished 
themselves from the team by being named to All-American teams at the 
conclusion of the season. Carlos Morento and Fernando Pessoa were 
recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for first-
team honors; and their teammates, Joe Hillman and Victor Batista, 
received second-team citations.
  Coach Tom Peterson also deserves praise for becoming the first men's 
volleyball coach in the NCAA's history to win a national championship 
with two different schools.

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  The distinction earned by these individuals and the remarkable repeat 
victories of the team reflect the dedication of each player, the 
leadership of Coach Tom Peterson, and the support of family, friends 
and fans.
  I extend my congratulations to each of the hard working players on 
the successful Cougar team, to Coach Peterson and to Brigham Young 
University. I am happy to join my colleagues in honoring the 
accomplishment of this team and wish them continued success.
  Once again, I strongly support House Resolution 643 and ask my 
colleagues to support this resolution.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 643 introduced by the 
gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cannon), a resolution congratulating Brigham 
Young University for winning the Division I-II volleyball national 
championship.
  The regular season and the championship tournament truly gave BYU an 
exciting run to the national championship. I want to extend my hardy 
congratulations to the head coach Tom Peterson and all of the BYU 
athletes.
  BYU won a school record 21 consecutive matches during the regular 
season showcasing their true championship spirit.
  Winning this national championship has brought national acclaim to 
Brigham Young University and its student athletes. I am sure this 
national championship will give the university and its fans something 
to treasure for years to come.
  Mr. CANNON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Brigham 
Young University men's volley ball team for winning the 2004 NCAA 
Division I-II men's volleyball championship.
  As you may know, Brigham Young University is located in the 3rd 
district of Utah, and it has been my pleasure to represent the 
University and its student body for the past 8 years. This is the third 
national championship in men's volleyball that BYU has won in 6 years 
by overcoming a 10-6 deficit in game 5 to defeat Long Beach State 
University.
  The team achieved a 29-4 overall record for the season, marking the 
second highest single season win total in BYU volleyball history. I 
would especially like to congratulate the Cougars head coach, Tom 
Peterson, who became the first men's volleyball coach in NCAA history 
to win a national championship with 2 different schools.

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  The entire team deserves recognition for winning the national 
championship, but I would like to take a moment and recognize a few 
players whose abilities have garnered extra honors. Seniors Fernando 
Pessoa and Joe Hillman received first and second team All-American 
honors, respectively, and sophomore Victor Batista also received 
second-team honors. Junior Carlos Moreno earned the distinction of 
being selected the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Player of the 
Year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I-II 
National Player of the Year, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation 
Tournament Most Valuable Player, and the NCAA Tournament Most 
Outstanding Player.
  Madam Speaker, I again congratulate the BYU Men's Volleyball team on 
its championship.
  Mr. MATHESON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Brigham 
Young University men's volleyball team on their 2004 NCAA National 
Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship. I am pleased to join my 
colleagues in cosponsoring this bill and encourage all of my colleagues 
in the House to support it. The Brigham Young University men's 
volleyball team made history before they ever set foot onto the court 
for the 2004 NCAA championship game. The Cougars regular season 
successes included a new school record of 21 straight victories, a 16-1 
home court win-loss record, ten straight weeks on the USA Today/AVCA 
Coaches Top 15 Poll, and an average fan base of 2,600 at home court 
appearances.
  The Cougars entered the NCAA Final Four as the top seed and the 
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation regular and season tournament 
champions. They defeated Lewis University, the defending national 
champions, during the semi-final match. This win led the Cougars to 
their fourth appearance in six years in the NCAA championship match, 
where they overcame a 10-6 deficit in game five to defeat Long Beach 
State University to win the national championship.
  I congratulate the BYU men's volleyball team and Coach Tom Peterson 
on their championship season and wish them continued success as the 
build upon these accomplishments in the years to come.
  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Biggert). The question is on the motion 
offered by the gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Castle) that the House 
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 643.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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