[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 135 (Wednesday, September 23, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H9812-H9813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       LIVINGSTONE AND JOHNSON C. SMITH TO RENEW 117-YEAR RIVALRY

  (Mr. WATT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, on December 27, 1892, the first college 
football game between two historically black institutions of higher 
education was played in Salisbury, North Carolina. On October 3, 2009, 
The Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith University football teams 
will extend this 117-year rivalry in the 2009 Commemorative Classic 
football game.

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  I rise to recognize and pay tribute to Livingstone College and 
Johnson C. Smith University as they prepare to participate in this 
historic game, which is being played in my congressional district. 
Collegiate sports provide a backdrop for a multitude of life's lessons 
and a crucible in which many of society's leaders are shaped.
  To quote Livingstone College President S.E. Duncan: The claim that 
football engenders school spirit has seldom been challenged. For the 
stimulation of academic improvement, its impact on citizenship and the 
outcome of our students on physical fitness, football comes 
increasingly to their attention for consideration.
  I wish continued success to Livingstone College and Johnson C. Smith 
University and wish both of them success in this year's game.

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