[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                             HON. DAVID WU

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 31, 2008

  Mr. WU. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Portland 
State University men's basketball team on achieving their first-ever 
birth to the NCAA Division I Championship Tournament. The Vikings 
capped off their historic season with a 67-51 win in the Big Sky 
Conference Championship game over Northern Arizona University at the 
Rose Garden in Portland. PSU finished their regular season with a 23-9 
record, and were undefeated in the Big Sky Conference Tournament. On 
Sunday, the Vikings will learn who they will play in the first round of 
the ``Big Dance.''
  The NCAA Tournament is one of the great institutions in all of 
collegiate sports. It brings together the best college teams from 
across our Nation to compete for basketball's greatest prize. Oregon is 
proud of every one of these outstanding young men and their coaches.
  It is also fitting that we should take this opportunity to recognize 
the entire Portland State community. As Oregon's largest university, 
PSU is a source of pride for our State. The Viking's athletic 
achievements reflect the spirit and work ethic of their university, and 
I am proud to honor their achievement today.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize each member of the PSU men's 
basketball team individually, beginning with Head Coach Ken Bone, 
Assistant Head Coach Tyler Geving, Assistant Coaches Curtis Allen and 
Eric Harper, and Director of Basketball Operations Tyler Coston. 
Furthermore, I congratulate the 2007-2008 PSU Viking's: Kyle Coston, 
Brian Curtis, Jeremiah Dominguez, Justynn Hammond, Deonte Huff, Jaime 
Jones, Lucas Dupree, Tyrell Mara, J.R. Moore, Scott Morison, Andre 
Murray, Phil Nelson, Mickey Polis, Julius Thomas, Alex Tiefenthaler and 
Dominic Waters.
  Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
these outstanding young men. On behalf of the entire State of Oregon, 
congratulations and good luck. Go Vikings.

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