[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1790]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYES FOOTBALL TEAM

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                               speech of

                          HON. TIMOTHY J. RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2003

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in 
sponsoring H. Res. 10 to congratulate the Ohio State Buckeyes and Coach 
Jim Tressel on their first National Championship since 1968. The hard 
work and dedication that they exhibited this year has allowed them to 
achieve their goal in historic fashion. Coach Tressel and his team have 
set a standard of excellence that is unmatched.
  Ohio State has proven that hard work and dedication will always 
persevere over doubt, and that people should always pursue their dreams 
against all odds. In the championship game, and throughout the entire 
season, the Buckeyes were able to work together and triumph in the face 
of adversity.
  I also want to offer congratulations to both teams on an outstanding 
effort and for playing a game in which they both can be proud. Both 
teams demonstrated extraordinary sportsmanship and displayed the 
professionalism that a sporting event of this magnitude deserves.
  I know that Coach Tressel will continue to field quality teams that 
compete at the highest possible level. Thanks for a great season. Go 
Bucks!

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