[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10253]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            CONGRATULATING THE MEN'S VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF BYU

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                           HON. CHRIS CANNON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 1999

  Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, on May 8, 1999 in Los Angeles, Brigham Young 
University won its first-ever NCAA men's volleyball title in their 
first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. They finished the season with a 
record of 30-1, suffering their only loss to Long Beach State whom they 
beat in the finals. Joining Penn State, BYU became the second non-
California team to win the Championship.
  BYU men's volleyball program began NCAA competition in 1990, headed 
by current coach Carl McGown. Initially struggling through some 
difficult seasons, they quickly rose to ardently compete with 
traditionally strong California teams. They deftly handled big name 
schools like UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, and UCSB.
  I congratulate the fine athletes, coaches, and trainers who comprise 
the BYU men's volleyball program. Their dedication, endurance, and 
commitment are examples to all who seek lofty, worthwhile goals.

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