[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND TERRAPINS

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2001

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, Calvin Coolidge once said that, ``Nothing in 
the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not . . . 
genius will not . . . education will not. . . . Persistence and 
determination alone are omnipotent.''
  Mr. Speaker, the country finds itself on the edge of its seat, 
waiting with baited breath, as March Madness unfolds. The Final Four is 
just around the corner, and for the first time in history, the Mighty 
Maryland Terrapins will be there to show what persistence they've 
possessed, and what talent they exude.
  Words can not possibly describe the poise and teamwork that the Terps 
exhibit. Their performance is to be applauded; their spirit imitated. 
What a deep sense of pride they have instilled in all of us for their 
hard work.
  Under the tremendous coaching of Gary Williams, the Terps performance 
during this tournament has not only exceeded expectations, but has set 
a new standard for excellence. We can only hope that Terrence Morris 
mystifies, Steve Blake bolts, Juan Dixon dominates, Lonnie Baxter 
bounds, and Byron Mouton maneuvers the way they have so far. This will 
be the fourth meeting between the Terrapins and the Duke University 
Blue Devils. Each game has been an instant classic, and this contest 
shall truly be a game for the history books.
  I stand before you today, an alumnus of Maryland, with the support of 
the entire State of Maryland, in praising the mighty Terrapins team, 
Coach Gary Williams and Athletic Director Debbie Yow. I encourage all 
in the Washington metropolitan area to join in saluting the Maryland 
Terps and wishing them success this weekend in Minneapolis.
  Nuthin' but Net, Mr. Speaker . . . FEAR THE TURTLE!!!

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