[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 116 (Thursday, September 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1853]
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   IN HONOR OF THE 1OOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREEN BAY EAST--GREEN BAY 
                     WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize 
Green Bay East and West High Schools as they prepare to celebrate their 
100-year-old football rivalry this weekend.
  The seed for this historic gridiron contest was planted a century 
ago, on November 30, 1905. Football fans from across the region came 
out in droves to support their teams, and their enthusiasm quickly 
spilled out into the surrounding communities. Now, one hundred years 
later, it is one of the most intense and emotional high school sporting 
events in the state of Wisconsin and the nation.
  For many years the football game between East and West High School 
was the largest public event in the city, with only Green Bay Packer 
games drawing a larger crowd. The celebration in Green Bay this weekend 
is one of community and pride, where friends and family can come 
together to reflect on the traditions of school spirit, kinship and 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my pleasure to recognize this historic football 
game and pay tribute to the one hundred years of tradition surrounding 
it. On behalf of the residents of Wisconsin's 8th Congressional 
District, I say congratulations and best of luck to both teams this 
weekend!

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