[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 51 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E618-E619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JUNE BUCHANAN CRUSADERS

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the players and coaches of the 2006-2007 June Buchanan Crusaders 
basketball team.
  In Kentucky, basketball is something of an institution. It embodies a 
tremendous spirit of

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teamwork and dedication, and the Crusaders have shown that they possess 
both characteristics. The Bluegrass State is widely known for producing 
great basketball teams, and the June Buchanan Crusaders are no 
exception. Making it to the state tournament marks a tremendous 
milestone in their journey for excellence, and I am proud of their 
accomplishment.
  June Buchanan School is located in the small town of Pippa Passes, 
Kentucky and has 74 students in grades 9 through 12. After winning the 
regional championship in Southern Kentucky (26-6), the team is playing 
in the first round of the Kentucky state basketball tournament at Rupp 
Arena tonight.
  Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate the Crusaders for their 
tremendous success throughout the entire season and wish them the best 
in the boy's state basketball tournament. Through their hard work, 
determination, and skill they have made Southeastern Kentucky very 
proud. I ask each of my colleagues to join me in honoring the June 
Buchanan basketball team.

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