[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 41 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
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              CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the Division 
1 State Champion Wrestling team from my alma mater, Detroit Catholic 
Central High School. On February 27, 2010, the Catholic Central 
Shamrocks defeated Rockford 39-24 to hoist their first state 
championship trophy since 1988.
  Third year Head Coach Mitch Hancock, an individual state final winner 
for the Shamrocks in 2000, saw all fourteen of his wrestlers earn a 
berth to the Individual State Finals. This is the first time in recent 
Division 1 history that an entire team has qualified for the Individual 
State meet. Three Shamrock grapplers brought home individual state 
titles to complement the team championship. This is truly a tremendous 
accomplishment for a devoutly dedicated group of young men. The hard 
work and dedication of all of its members epitomizes what it means to 
be a Shamrock. By the teaching of our Basilian Fathers through 
goodness, discipline and knowledge the entire Catholic Central family, 
including this alumnus, shares in this accomplishment.
  Following in the remarkable tradition of legendary Catholic Central 
Coach Mike Rodriguez, who was both coach and mentor to current Coach 
Mitch Hancock, the Shamrock's brought home their eighth state wrestling 
team title.
  Madam Speaker, with a season record of 27-4, the 2010 Catholic 
Central Shamrocks deserve to be recognized for their determination, 
achievement and spirit and I am very proud of their determination and 
effort. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Shamrocks 
for obtaining this spectacular title and honoring their devotion to our 
community and country. Live and Die for CC High!

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