[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 46 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H1617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

  (Mr. GIANFORTE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIANFORTE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Montana men's basketball team for an outstanding season 
and to wish them success in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.
  The Grizzlies were regular season champions of the Big Sky 
Conference, going 16 to 2 in conference play.
  Last weekend, the squad won the Big Sky Tournament.
  They begin their journey in the NCAA Tournament tonight with a first-
round game in Wichita, Kansas.
  The Grizzlies will be strong contenders. Their defense is relentless, 
leading the Big Sky Conference this year. Every player on the floor 
contributes to their offense. They represent the spirit of Montana.
  Congratulations also to Montana head coach Travis DeCuire, who was 
named Coach of the Year in the Big Sky Conference. In his fourth season 
at the helm, he guided the Grizzlies to a 26-7 record and their first 
NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013.
  I know the folks in the Treasure State will join me in saying: ``Up 
With Montana.''

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