[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 64 (Friday, April 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E816]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S 
                            BASKETBALL TEAM

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                               speech of

                           HON. MIKE FERGUSON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Mr. FERGUSON. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
in strong support of House Resolution 300, which commends the 
significant achievements of the Rutgers University Women's Basketball 
team.
  I wholeheartedly join the citizens of our Nation, the people of New 
Jersey and my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Representatives in 
congratulating the team for a job well done.
  I was not able to formally vote for this important measure that I 
proudly cosponsored yesterday, because I was in Bound Brook, New Jersey 
working with local, State and federal officials mapping out a plan to 
respond to the significant destruction many 7th Congressional District 
Communities sustained as a result of the massive Nor-easter weekend 
storm. Had I been present, I would have wholeheartedly voted Yes.
  By advancing to the Final Four of the women's National Collegiate 
Athletic Association championship--the Rutgers University Scarlet 
Knight basketball team achieved a tremendous success. Each and every 
member of the team should be proud of their excellent season and their 
significant accomplishment. The team's 27-9 season record is testament 
to their hard work and dedication.
  I am honored and proud to join our Nation and the citizens of New 
Jersey in commending the team and their coach C. Vivian Stringer for 
this accomplishment. Each and every member of the team are true heroes 
and provide a real inspiration to young people across the Nation.

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