[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E671]
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CONGRATULATING BUTLER UNIVERSITY ON REACHING THE NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL 
                         NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 27, 2010

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my 
hometown Butler Bulldogs on their first ever run to the NCAA Men's 
Basketball Championship Game.
  While their loss to Duke was painful for fans of the Bulldog 
faithful, it was a great ride and the entire State of Indiana was 
ecstatic to be a part of it.
  The game itself was nothing short of epic. Fifteen lead changes. Two 
shots to win it in the final thirteen seconds.
  But most importantly, both teams represented the peak of success on 
AND off the court.
  While many athletic programs focus on attracting NBA prospects 
instead of student athletes, we saw two schools with 90-percent-plus 
graduation rates playing for the national championship.
  This run allowed the Bulldogs to introduce America to something we 
know as the Butler Way--which means playing with character and 
toughness, and placing team above self.
  In the end, Duke took home the championship, but Butler won the 
hearts of the American people.
  Mark my words--Butler will be back again next year running with the 
big dogs--winning their way. The Butler Way.

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