[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 30 (Monday, March 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2005

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Niagara 
Falls High School Boy's Basketball team on winning the 2005 New York 
State Public High School Athletic Association Class AA Championship. 
The Niagara Falls Basketball Team is now ranked 7th in the country. The 
team won the state championship game by a score of 69 to 58, and just 
as noteworthy, they won the semi-finals by over 50 points.
  Every player on the team deserves credit for this victory. While Paul 
Harris, who won the Most Valuable Player award, should be 
congratulated, each team member worked very hard to bring home this 
championship title to Niagara Falls.
  I wish to commend Coach Bazzani and his staff and the leadership of 
the Niagara Falls School District for giving these young men the 
support and instilling in them their perseverance and winning attitude. 
I would also like to compliment the other members of this team--the 
cheerleaders and the Pep Band. The band made up of students including a 
father, has been at all the games inspiring the team and cheering on 
the crowd with their antics. They are as worth watching as the team.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot be prouder of the Niagara Falls Boy's 
Basketball team. Again, I wish to commend Coach Bazzani, the coaching 
staff, players and the community for this successful championship 
season.

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