[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12039]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI HEAT ON WINNING THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, on a lighter note, it has been 
said that there is no ``I'' in ``teamwork.'' Indeed, a successful team 
beats with one heart. So, I rise today to congratulate the entire Miami 
Heat organization, Micky Arison, head coach Pat Riley, the Heat players 
and the entire Miami community for beating with one heart and winning 
the 2006 National Basketball Association championship.
  The Heat became only the third team in NBA history to win the final 
series after being down two to nothing. For four games in a row, they 
were too hot to handle.
  I know that I speak for Heat fans throughout south Florida and across 
the country when I say that the Heat could not have made us more proud 
last night. The entire Heat organization overcame a great deal of 
individual and collective adversity throughout the season. Yet despite 
doubters, they proved to have the hearts of champions.
  The Heat victory was a true tapestry, comprised of the youthful 
talent of Finals Most Valuable Player Dwayne Wade and the veteran 
leadership of Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal and Gary Payton. This 
team truly is 15 strong.
  Congratulations to the Heat fans in south Florida, who have patiently 
waited 18 years for a championship parade on Biscayne Boulevard. There 
are no fans more deserving.

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