[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9288]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE 2007 ST. PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MINUTEMEN GIRLS 
                          BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2007

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
2007 St. Paul Central High School Minutemen Girls Basketball Class AAAA 
State champions. The Minutemen won a convincing 81-63 victory over the 
Minneapolis South Tigers to capture the championship title on March 17, 
2007. I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Minutemen champions and 
the entire Central High School.
  As the result of their hard work, outstanding athletic ability, power 
and speed, the team achieved success throughout their season as well as 
their championship game. With 32 wins and 0 losses, the 2007 St. Paul 
Central Minutemen Girls Basketball champions have the best winning 
record of any girls basketball team in Minnesota history. In achieving 
its victory in the Class AAAA championship game, the team's 81 points 
set a new score record, surpassing the previous high score of 80 
points. The Minutemen Girls team victory earns them a place in St. Paul 
Central Girls Basketball history alongside the 1976 and 1979 St. Paul 
Central Girls State Championship teams. I am proud of the positive 
example set by these fine young student athletes.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the students, faculty and staff of St. 
Paul Central High School, please join me in honoring the St. Paul 
Central Minutemen Girls Basketball State champions.

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