[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 47 (Monday, March 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E576-E577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 19, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievement of the University of North Texas basketball team on 
defeating Arkansas State University, by a score of 83-75, to win the 
school's first ever Sunbelt Conference title.
  The Mean Green's 23 wins this season are the most in team history. 
Furthermore, this most recent win clinched North Texas a spot in the 
prestigious NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 1987-88 
season.

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  Senior Calvin Watson, who had 24 points and six 3-pointers, was named 
the Sunbelt Conference Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Guard Ben 
Bell was also named to the all-tournament team.
  This victory was a combined effort and would not have been possible 
if it was not for the incredible work ethic demonstrated by these 
athletes and coaches. I extend my sincere congratulations to Head Coach 
Johnny Jones, University of North Texas President Gretchen M. Bataille, 
as well as the members of the UNT Men's Basketball Team.
  I am proud of these young men--their victory in Sunbelt Conference 
and their efforts during the NCAA tournament. Not only am I honored to 
serve as their U.S. Representative, but I am proud to be a University 
of North Texas alumnus.

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