[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[House]
[Pages 5715-5716]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         UNC NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

  (Mr. PRICE of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, how fitting it is today 
that the skies are Carolina blue. We are still

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basking in the glory of the University of North Carolina's crowning as 
the 2004-2005 NCAA Division I Men's National Basketball Champions.
  All season long, the Tar Heels were touted as the most talented 
players in the country, but some questioned whether the team could win 
it all. Monday night they proved any remaining doubters wrong. After 
playing 40 minutes of inspired basketball, the Tar Heels showed that 
they have the heart, the team spirit, and the determination of true 
champions.
  North Carolina established itself long ago as one of the elite 
programs in college basketball history. But with their fourth national 
chairmanship win on Monday, the Tar Heels proved they are back among 
today's elite.
  We hope and expect this year's run will be the first of many under 
native son Coach Roy Williams, who led the Tar Heels back to victory in 
just his second year back at his alma mater.
  The victory was especially sweet for North Carolina's three seniors, 
who have helped lead an impressive comeback from their freshmen year 
challenges to the glory of their final game.
  Three ACC schools, Mr. Speaker, are located entirely or partly in 
North Carolina's Fourth District, so I am no stranger to divided 
loyalties! But last night's victory is something all North Carolinians 
can feel proud of. That include this proud alumnus, and my staffers, 
who are still radiating Carolina blue, thanks to an inspirational team 
who has made us all proud. Go Heels!

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