[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E530-E531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING T.C. WILLIAMS CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2008

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the T.C. 
Williams men's basketball team upon becoming this season's Virginia AAA 
state champions.

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  Guided by Coach Ivan Thomas, on March 15, 2008 at the Siegel Center 
in Richmond, Virginia, the Titans ended Bethel High School's 29-game 
winning streak, surging to a commanding 70-57 victory and unprecedented 
2nd state title.
  Led by a trio of sharpshooters, seniors Travis Berry, Anthony Winbush 
and junior Edward Jenkins--who combined for 59 of the teams 70 points--
the Titans started fast and never let up till the final buzzer sounded. 
The stifling T.C. team defense forced a whopping 20 turnovers, holding 
the opposition to only a 37 percent shooting percentage and less than 
20 points in the first half.
  Madam Speaker, T.C. Williams High School has a proud tradition of 
excellence, both in the classroom and on the athletic fields. I stand 
today on the floor of the House, to salute the entire T.C. Williams 
community--students, faculty, parents and fans--on this year's 
unforgettable championship basketball season. May this victory inspire 
you to climb to even greater heights in the road ahead.

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