[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 31, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 CONGRATULATING EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL

  (Mr. BACA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the boy's 
basketball team from Eisenhower High School--in my hometown of Rialto, 
California--for winning the CIF State title this past Friday.
  With their 73-61 victory over the Rocklin Thunder--from Sacramento, 
California--the Eagles captured the first ever State title for a school 
from San Bernardino County.
  The win was the 23rd consecutive victory to end the season for the 
Eagles, and came after tough playoff wins over State powerhouses Loyola 
and Leuzinger from Lawndale, California.
  Everyone said they were too small, but led by head coach Steve 
Johnson, the undersized Eagles used speed and a tenacious defense to 
beat Rocklin.
  On behalf of my family--Barbara, Joe Baca, Jr., Jeremy, Natalie, and 
Jennifer Baca--I want to thank the players, coaches, parents, and 
school administrators, who all contributed so much to Eisenhower's 
historic run.
  On Saturday, April 11th, their courage and relentless efforts will be 
recognized with a ticker-tape parade in Rialto. I thank Eisenhower for 
the hope this achievement has brought to our inland communities during 
this time of economic difficulty.

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