[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 55 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE
(Mr. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, Florida Southern College is a liberal arts
college nestled in my hometown of Lakeland, Florida. It is known not
only as a great academic institution, but also contains the largest
collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world and was
recently selected by the Princeton Review as the most beautiful campus
in the country.
However, today, I rise to recognize another important distinction for
Florida Southern College. The Moccasins Men's Basketball Team recently
captured the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championship.
On Saturday, March 28, 2015, the Mocs defeated Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, capping off a remarkable season with a 36-1 record. Led
by senior guard and two-time Sunshine State Conference Player of the
Year Kevin Capers of Winter Haven, Florida, the Mocs closed out the
year by winning a school record 25 consecutive games.
Growing up in Lakeland, I have watched Florida Southern College
flourish before my eyes. President Anne Kerr has done a wonderful job
with this college. It is a tremendous educational institution, and this
win is a terrific achievement not only for the school, but also the
community.
Go Mocs.
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