[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 44 (Thursday, March 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
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   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY 
                                 SEASON

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 2009

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University at Buffalo Bulls on their tremendous 2008 season. For the 
first time in their history, the Buffalo Bulls secured the Mid-American 
Conference Championship and competed in a championship bowl. It was 
fifty years ago that the Bulls last earned a Bowl appearance, when the 
1958 team valiantly passed on their chance at the Tangerine Bowl in 
Orlando, FL to protest of the segregation laws then in effect.
  Although the Buffalo Bulls were narrowly defeated in the third annual 
International Bowl in Toronto, Ontario, they inspired over twenty five 
thousand Buffalo fans to drive the ninety miles north to cheer on their 
team.
  On behalf of the people of the 27th district, I would like to express 
our pride and thanks for the hard work and the perseverance of these 
players and their coaches. We look forward to many more championship 
challenges in the years to come.

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