[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1340]
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              COMMEMORATING UCLA'S 100TH NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. WAXMAN. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the University of California, Los Angeles for winning its 
100th NCAA championship. UCLA is the first university to reach this 
historic milestone through the hard work and dedication of gifted young 
student-athletes and their coaches. Beginning with the university's 
first NCAA championship in tennis in 1950, 16 different men's and 
women's athletics programs have contributed to these 100 championships, 
establishing an unparalleled record of excellence. The most recent 
championship victory was achieved when the women's water polo team 
captured the 2007 NCAA title. For the talented young women of the water 
polo team, this represents their third consecutive championship and 
fifth overall.
  Madam Speaker, while this is an occasion to commend these athletes, 
their coaches, the athletics staff, and the fans who proudly wear the 
blue and gold, we should recognize not only their athletic 
achievements, but also UCLA's outstanding tradition of nurturing 
student-athletes who excel both on and off the field and the 
contributions they make to their communities as they do so. I am proud 
and delighted to congratulate UCLA on this occasion. Go Bruins.

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