[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 114 (Thursday, September 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1722]
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  IN HONOR OF THE 100TH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME BETWEEN MARINETTE, 
                   WISCONSIN AND MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2006

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize 
the Marinette Marines from Marinette High School and the Menominee High 
School Maroons as they prepare for the 100th meeting of their football 
teams.
  This celebrated gridiron contest began over a century ago when the 
teams first met on Thanksgiving Day in 1894. Over one hundred years 
later, the Marinette and Menominee High School football game is one of 
the oldest interstate high school football rivalries in the nation.
  In true Midwestern football spirit, the historic game between 
Marinette and Menominee is one of the biggest events of the year for 
locals. While many shops and factories close for the day to enjoy the 
game, others decorate their storefronts with school colors. Without a 
doubt, the stands are filled each and every year with screaming fans--
all anxious to show pride in their school and town.
  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 want to say congratulations, best of luck, and go Marines!

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