[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 54 (Monday, April 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
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                  BAYLOR 2012 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Baylor women's basketball team for winning the 2012 
NCAA national championship. I was born in Waco, Texas, home of Baylor 
University, and I am so proud of my hometown team.
  The Baylor Lady Bears did more than win, they made history. The Lady 
Bears completed a 40 0 season on April 3rd, 2012, by defeating Notre 
Dame 80 61 in the championship game. They became the first team, men's 
or women's, to go undefeated and win 40 games in one season.
  Baylor University women's basketball team also made television 
history. With 4.24 million viewers, their game ranks as the most viewed 
national championship final since 2004. Brittney Griner, the Associated 
Press Player of the Year and the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA 
tournament, led the Lady Bears in their sound defeat of Notre Dame. I 
am pleased to hear that Brittney intends to stay in school and is on 
track to finish her undergraduate degree.
  Baylor University, which also happens to be the alma mater of my own 
sister, has the most wins combined in football, men's basketball, and 
women's basketball of any Division I school this season. Baylor should 
be proud of their many accolades. They have worked so hard to succeed 
not only in sports, but academically as well. Baylor is a top ranked 
national university and is an academic gem for the State of Texas and 
our country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join with me in 
celebrating the Baylor University women's basketball team for their 
historic accomplishments.

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