[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE THIRD ANNUAL PRINCE GEORGE'S CLASSIC WEEKEND

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to welcome 
visitors from around the country to Maryland for the Third Annual 
Prince George's Classic Weekend.
  Hosted by the Prince George's Black Chamber of Commerce (PGBCC), this 
weekend celebrates black college football, educational achievement, 
tradition, community pride, and unity. On Saturday, September 30, 2006 
at Bulldog Stadium, the Bowie State University Bulldogs will face the 
North Carolina Central University Eagles. These are two of the top 
teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the 
Nation's oldest black athletic conference, and the game promises to be 
a first-rate contest.
  Mr. Speaker, the Classic comprises much more than one football game, 
as an entire weekend of events throughout Prince George's County is 
planned, beginning tomorrow evening--including a Welcome Reception, 
services at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, a Black College 
Showcase, a Battle of the Bands, the Harlem Renaissance Golf Classic, a 
Fashion Show featuring the work of local and national couture 
designers, and a Comedy Show.
  This exciting weekend would not be possible without the support of 
numerous individuals and organizations, and I especially want to 
acknowledge the new President of Bowie State University, Dr. Mickey 
Burnim; Dr. Calvin Lowe, BSU President emeritus, BSU Coach Mike Lynn, 
Jr., PCBCC President Hubert ``Petey'' Green, and Mike Little, President 
of the Prince George's Classic.
  I want to welcome all participants to our state for the Third Annual 
Prince George's Classic weekend, and I urge my colleagues to join me in 
wishing them a wonderful celebration.

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