[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 28 (Thursday, February 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E209]
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  RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF GRADUATING SENIOR BUFFALO STATE 
   BENGALS MENS BASKETBALL PLAYERS, NICO McLEAN, JORDAN GLOVER, LEON 
                 MOISE, JORDAN CHATEAU AND LOVELL SMITH

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 16, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize five 
exceptional members of the senior class at Buffalo State College, Nico 
McLean, Jordan Glover, Leon Moise, Jordan Chateau and Lovell Smith. 
During their collegiate careers, these young men have proven to be 
talented and dedicated scholars and athletes. Their achievements on and 
off the court are worthy of praise and I congratulate them on the 
completion of their undergraduate degrees.
   As members of the Buffalo State men's basketball team, these 
students are known as leaders among their peers and teammates. I 
commend these young men for their dedication to academics and athletics 
and congratulate them as their college careers come to a close.
   Buffalo native and graduate from Amherst High School, Nico McLean 
plays Guard for Buffalo State. The senior currently majors in Computer 
Information's Systems.
   Jordan Glover, a Buffalo native and graduate of St. Josephs 
Collegiate Institute majors in Communications. The senior plays Guard 
for Buffalo State and leads the team in steals.
   Leon Moise, a Brooklyn native and graduate of Thomas Jefferson High 
School plays Forward at Buffalo State. The senior is currently studying 
Biology.
   Bayside, New York native and graduate of Lowell High School, senior 
Jordan Chateau plays either Forward or Center for Buffalo State. 
Outside of basketball, he is majoring in Criminal Justice.
   Lovell Smith, a senior Guard from Buffalo, New York, leads the team 
in games started. A graduate of McKinley High School, Smith is studying 
electrical engineering.
   Balancing the responsibilities demanded of student athletes is a 
true challenge, and each of these students handled the test with 
dignity and grace. As an alumnus of Buffalo State, I will be proud to 
call them fellow alumni.
   Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing these extraordinary Buffalo State Bengals and in 
congratulating them as they obtain their undergraduate degrees. Their 
dedication and drive will propel them to success, and I wish them all 
the best in their future endeavors.

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