[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2321]
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HONORING THE SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY COUGARS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING 
                 THEIR FIRST NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2011

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Saint 
Xavier University Cougars on winning the NAIA Football National 
Championship on Saturday.
  It was another thrilling game, and a fitting way for Saint Xavier to 
bring home its first National Championship in any sport. From the 
freshmen to the seniors, from the top-ranked offense to the clutch 
defense to the special teams--everyone played a part in this victory 
and the Cougars' amazing season. This was the first time since 1913 
that a Chicago college football team has won a national championship. 
And the Cougars did it with largely homegrown, Illinois talent.
  Chicago, Lemont, Joliet, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, Park 
Ridge, Rockford, Frankfort--these and many other towns are well 
represented on this historic team.
  The players, Coach Mike Feminis and his staff, Saint Xavier, Chicago, 
and Illinois should all be proud. Congratulations to the Cougars.

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