[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
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          IN TRIBUTE TO CHRIST THE KING HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

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                         HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 25, 2010

  Mr. WEINER. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Christ the King 
Regional High School's boys and girls basketball teams on the occasion 
of the New York State Federation Class AA championships. Christ the 
King has made history in New York State by becoming the first high 
school to win both boys and girls Federation Basketball Tournament of 
Champions titles in the same year. This is an extremely difficult feat 
that deserves our recognition.
  Christ the King's Royals and Lady Royals are renowned basketball 
teams not only in New York City, but throughout the country. Some of 
the National Basketball Association's and Women's National Basketball 
Association's best players, such as Lamar Odom, Tina Charles, and 
Speedy Claxton attended this fine high school located in Middle 
Village, Queens and played on its great basketball teams. The Class AA 
championship was the third for the Royals. First they won the Brooklyn-
Queens diocesan crown and then swept the city championships. The Lady 
Royals have won a record 14 championships.
  I would like to recognize this season's champions. Maurice Barrow, 
Roland Brown, Omar Calhoun, T.J. Curry, Corey Edwards, Terrel Hunt, 
Optimystic Kinard, Justin Kirkland, Dominykas Milka, Khadim Ndiaye, 
Edson Silva, Kareem Thomas, Mike Thompson, and Aaron Williams led the 
Royals to a record of 26-5. Ariel Page, Tara Rock, Jacqueline Michel, 
Nia Oden, Jacqueline Mullen, Lauren Nuss, Ariel Edwards, Sasha 
Santamaria, Bria Smith, Sarah Shanderson, Jessica Wasserfall, Rayne 
Connell, and Quincey Martin-Chapmen led the Lady Royals to a record of 
26-5. I would also like to extend my congratulations to Joe Arbitello 
and Bob Mackey, the coaches of the Royals and Lady Royals.
  Christ the King opened its doors in 1962 and has set a record of 
excellence not only in athletics, but also in academics. In its 48-year 
history, it has provided thousands of Queens' youth with an exemplary 
education. Additionally, its commitment to serving the neighboring 
communities of Middle Village and Glendale has made Christ the King one 
of the most esteemed institutions in New York City.
  I am pleased to congratulate the Royals and the Lady Royals on the 
occasion of their championships and wish them many successful seasons 
to come.

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