[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         ST. MARY'S BASKETBALL

  (Mr. GARAMENDI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the St. 
Mary's basketball team of Moraga and their trailblazing NCAA tournament 
run. They have inspired basketball fans across this country with their 
teamwork and determination.
  The St. Mary Gaels earned a berth in the tournament with a remarkable 
season capped with a west coast championship and their victory in the 
first round NCAA tournament. They tossed aside a half century of 
tournament setbacks and showed that they are a force to be reckoned 
with. In the second round, St. Mary's went head to head with the number 
two seed, Villanova, a perennial basketball powerhouse, and with a 
gutsy performance they prevailed.
  And I will add that many of these young men that are on these teams 
will be able to stay on their parents' health insurance as a result of 
the action and the President's signature on the health care bill, up to 
the age of 26.
  In the meantime, we look forward to Saturday's game and another 
victory by these outstanding players.

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