[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E750]
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  CONGRATULATING THE WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 
                                  TEAM

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Winona State 
University Men's College Basketball team, winners of the NCAA Division 
11 College Basketball Championship. A proud Warrior myself, I am 
honored to recognize the accomplishments of the team and its talented 
members, and to acknowledge the contributions they make to the 
University and its surrounding community.
  I am especially proud of 3 Warriors from Minnesota's Sixth District: 
Mr. Ryan Gargaro, Mr. Travis Whipple, and Mr. Max Hintz, all of 
Woodbury. Their tireless hard work and dedication to their teammates 
and their University set a great example for all Winona State students.
  Senior Ryan Gargaro and junior Travis Whipple are also to be 
commended for their brilliance off the court. Ryan was named to the 
2005-2006 and 2006-2007 NSIC All-Academic Teams. Travis was also named 
to the 2006-2007 Team, and will be a key leader as he returns next 
season. Max Hintz is a freshman, and our eyes will be on him as he 
explores his great promise in the years to come.
  Madam Speaker, it is my honor as a Winona State University Alum to 
congratulate the Men's College Basketball team on its second NCAA 
Division II Championship in its last 3 seasons. The contributions of 
its players and these Woodbury residents to the program and the greater 
University community will serve as a constant reminder to prospective 
and current students of the true pride and honor that goes in to being 
a Winona State Warrior.

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