[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13111]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM ``BO'' MATTHEWS

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                    HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR.

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 18, 2004

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Huntsville, 
Alabama native, William ``Bo'' Matthews, for his work helping children 
in our area build a stronger academic foundation.
  Bo was an All-State football player at Butler High School. He went on 
to earn a football scholarship to play for the University of Colorado, 
and in 1974, after a successful collegiate career, the San Diego 
Chargers selected Bo as the overall number two pick in the NFL draft. 
In 1985, after playing with the Chargers, New York Giants, Miami 
Dolphins, and the Denver Gold of the USFL, Bo retired from professional 
football and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
  In October of 2001, Bo formed the Bo Matthews Center for Excellence. 
The Center, which is located in Huntsville, is dedicated to providing 
academic instruction and support for students from kindergarten through 
the twelfth grade. Their unique approach brings together some of the 
best practices in effective teaching and student learning.
  Mr. Speaker, the Bo Matthews Center is making a difference in the 
lives of numerous school children, helping them discover the necessary 
confidence to be successful in the classroom. In addition, the center 
is encouraging its students to become lifelong learners and active 
participants in the community.
  On Saturday, June 19th, Bo Matthews will return to North Alabama and 
will be recognized at the inaugural Community Service Awards Banquet 
hosted by Conley Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. 
Speaker, I rise today, to welcome Bo back to Huntsville and to thank 
him for his dedication to our area's children.

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