[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14591]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  FROM SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, AN INCREDIBLE STORY OF NICE GUYS FINISHING 
                                 FIRST

  (Mr. BONILLA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, from San Antonio, we have an incredible 
story of nice guys finishing first. This past weekend the torch of 
basketball greatness was passed from the Chicago Bulls to the San 
Antonio Spurs.
  The Spurs are now the NBA champions. They are an unusual bunch for 
our time: selfless, no hot dogs, no hams on the team, just hard-working 
men who demonstrated the highest form of character. They are gentlemen 
who set good examples for our young people. They showed that you can 
play great offense, great defense, and also be a great person.
  To owners Julianna and Peter Holt, to Coach Gregg Popovich, to the 
starting lineup of Sean Elliott, Mario Elie, Tim Duncan, David 
Robinson, and the little general who made the big shot, Avery Johnson, 
congratulations on blowing away the New York Knicks to become the new 
World Champions.
  You've given us, the long-time fans of South Texas, an experience we 
will cherish forever.

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