[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5382-5383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING COLORADO BOYS STATE BASKETBALL 2A CHAMPIONS--CALICHE HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 23, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartiest 
congratulations to the Caliche High School boys basketball team on 
their impressive Colorado State 2A Championship. The victory, a hard 
fought 54-50 win over Hoehne High School, was a thrilling contest 
between two talented and deserving teams. In championship competition, 
though,

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one team must emerge victorious, and Caliche proved themselves the best 
in their class--truly second to none.
  The State 2A Championship is the highest achievement in high school 
basketball. This coveted trophy symbolizes more than just the team and 
its coach, Rocky Samber, as it also represents the staunch support of 
the players' families, fellow students, school personnel and the 
community. From how on, these people can point to the 1998-1999 boys 
basketball team with pride, and know they were part of a remarkable 
athletic endeavor. Indeed, visitors to this town and school will see a 
sign proclaiming the Boys State 2A Championship, and know something 
special had taken place there.
  The Caliche basketball squad is a testament to the old adage that the 
team wins games, not individuals. The combined talents of these players 
coalesced into a dynamic and dominant basketball force. Each team 
member also deserves to be proud of his own role. These individuals are 
the kind of people who lead by example and serve as role-models. With 
the increasing popularity of sports among young people, local athletes 
are heroes to the youth in their home towns. I admire the discipline 
and dedication these high schoolers have shown in successfully pursing 
their dream.
  The memories of this storied year will last a lifetime. I encourage 
all involved, but especially the Caliche players, to build on this 
experience by dreaming bigger dreams and achieving greater successes. I 
offer my best wishes to this team as they move forward from their State 
2A Championship to future endeavors.

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