[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6632]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF THE SANTA CRUZ HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2005

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Santa Cruz 
High School Boys Basketball Team. The Cardinals won the title of Boys 
Basketball Division III California State Champions 2004-05. Led by 
Coach Pete Newell Jr., the exciting victory of 67-56 against St. 
Augustine took place on March 19, 2005.
  The Boys Basketball team has enjoyed a winning season with their 
record standing at 36-1. Their only loss was by one point to Santa 
Margarita in a suspenseful overtime. The team set a Central Coast 
record with 36 season victories, the most by any team, boys or girls, 
in the state this season. Their accomplishments brought unprecedented 
firsts for the Central Coast community.
  All nineteen Cardinal players were able to contribute to the 
successful season. After thirty years of coaching the Santa Cruz High 
School's Boys Basketball team and with the 2005 State Championship 
under his belt, Mr. Newell has opted to retire with a winning record. 
Throughout his career, he has led the team to victory 554 out of 880 
games. Mr. Newell's diligent efforts will surely be missed by the 
Cardinals and the Santa Cruz community.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the Santa Cruz High School Boys 
Basketball Team on their Division III State Championship. They have 
demonstrated hard work, perseverance, and relentless dedication to the 
sport of basketball. I extend my congratulations to the Cardinals and 
wish the team many successful seasons to come.

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