[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S2226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  TRIBUTE TO THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I pay tribute to the Northern 
Kentucky University women's basketball team. The Norse defeated the 
University of South Dakota 63 to 58 to capture the NCAA Division II 
Championship on March 29, 2008.
  This is the second time the Northern Kentucky University women's 
basketball team has won the NCAA Division II Championship. The last 
time the Norse reached the pinnacle of their sport was in the 1999 to 
2000 season.
  The citizens of Kentucky are proud to have these national champs 
living and learning in the Northern Kentucky community. Their example 
of hard work and determination should be followed by all in the 
Commonwealth.
  I congratulate the players for their success in bringing another 
championship trophy to the campus of Northern Kentucky University. I 
also want to congratulate their coaches, along with their peers, 
faculty, administrators, and parents for their support and sacrifices 
they have made to help them meet their achievements and dreams. They 
all represent Kentucky honorably.

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