[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21488]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            A BRAVE VICTORY

  (Mr. PRICE of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, sometimes you just have to 
celebrate. Our Nation has seen remarkable challenges placed before it 
over the last few weeks; but our spirit is strong, our enthusiasm 
undaunted, and our optimism unwavering, and America's team has done it 
again.
  From their beginnings in Boston in 1876 to their brief tenure in 
Milwaukee from 1953 to 1965 and now in their rightful home in Atlanta, 
they are the personification of the American spirit, demonstrating the 
glory of diligence, persistence, loyalty and unity.
  Last evening the Atlanta Braves extended a record unparalleled in all 
of sports, capturing their 14th straight division championship. Think 
of the greatest accomplishments of any sports team in history and none 
of them compare to the length of success by these heroes of America's 
pastime.
  Congratulations to general manager John Schuerholz and to manager 
Bobby Cox for their remarkable leadership through thick and thin. 
Congratulations to the players, from seasoned veterans to rookie 
contributors. All of them have given Atlanta, Georgia, and America, the 
thrill and privilege of witnessing their wondrous exploits.
  You have blessed us all with your skill and passion. Congratulations 
to the Atlanta Braves.

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