[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4284]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  PAYING TRIBUTE TO MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding group of dedicated young men from Montezuma-
Cortez High School in Cortez, Colorado. The group is the boys 
basketball team and for the first time in the school's last forty 
years, a sports team has taken home a State championship. This 
championship is the culmination of months of dedication and hard work 
and I am honored to bring their accomplishment before this body of 
Congress and this nation.
  This championship team has dedicated long and strenuous hours in 
training and competing for this high honor. They entered the 
championship as underdogs to win the State Class 4A Tournament, but 
kept their spirits high, and diligently competed with the surrounding 
schools for this top honor. Their dedication, self-sacrifice, and 
honest commitment to achieving their goal have led this group of young 
men into Montezuma-Cortez High School history.
  I am also grateful to the surrounding community and supporting 
student body that over the years have remained by the sides of these 
young athletes, no matter what their record or standing. Local support 
is the backbone of any great endeavor and I am proud this community has 
repeatedly risen to the challenge. I would be remiss if I did not 
congratulate two final people whose guidance and leadership had much to 
do with this winning season and ultimate State title, Head Coach Wade 
Mortensen and Assistant Head Coach Bob Archibeque.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the accomplishments of those who 
have dedicated their time and efforts to achieving a difficult goal. 
The Panthers of Montezuma-Cortez High School have made great sacrifices 
in their lives and have done a remarkable job representing their 
school, their community, and the State of Colorado. They have proven 
that hard work and dedication to a dream can ultimately lead to the 
final victory. Good luck in your future, gentleman, and I look forward 
to watching your next season with esteemed pride and admiration.

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