[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14334]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LONGHORNS ON WINNING THE 2005 
                          COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to congratulate 
the Nation's 2005 College World Series champions, the University of 
Texas Longhorns.
  This is an amazing sixth national title for the Longhorns. It also 
represents a record 32nd trip to the College World Series.
  The Longhorns' win caps off another impressive season of University 
of Texas baseball. The team had a combined 51-16 record in the regular 
season and the playoffs, setting up another opportunity to compete for 
the national championship.
  Under the guidance of Coach Augie Garrido, the Longhorns went 
undefeated in their five games of the series, pulling off a 6-2 victory 
over the Florida Gators in the final match-up on Sunday.
  Credit for this outstanding victory is due to the entire Longhorns' 
baseball team, coaching staff, and the athletic department at the 
University of Texas.
  Special recognition for the win is also owed to the most outstanding 
player of the series, third baseman David Maroul. His six hits and six 
runs were a major factor in the Longhorns' championship win.
  Mr. Speaker, congratulations go to Coach Garrido and all the Longhorn 
players on their great victory.

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