[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JUNE BUCHANAN CRUSADERS

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the players and coaches of the 2006-2007 June Buchanan Crusaders 
basketball team.
  In Kentucky, basketball is something of an institution. It embodies a 
tremendous spirit of teamwork and dedication, and the Crusaders have 
shown that they possess both characteristics. The Bluegrass State is 
widely known for producing great basketball teams, and the June 
Buchanan Crusaders are no exception. Making it to the state tournament 
marks a tremendous milestone in their journey for excellence, and I am 
proud of their accomplishment.
  June Buchanan School is located in the small town of Pippa Passes, 
Kentucky and has 74 students in grades 9 through 12. After winning the 
regional championship in Southern Kentucky (26-6), the team is playing 
in the first round of the Kentucky state basketball tournament at Rupp 
Arena tonight.
  Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate the Crusaders for their 
tremendous success throughout the entire season and wish them the best 
in the boy's state basketball tournament. Through their hard work, 
determination, and skill they have made Southeastern Kentucky very 
proud. I ask each of my colleagues to join me in honoring the June 
Buchanan basketball team.

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