[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9514-9515]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY
           OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TEAM

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2007

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball team, who--in 
a stunning display of athleticism and courage, captured the 2007 
National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Championship.
  Led by Coach Tracy Chynoweth, the Warhawks capped an extraordinary 
season by defeating the Fighting Scots of Edinboro University to win 
their fourth national championship in 5 years. UW-Whitewater coiled a 
28-2 season record, with a conference record of 18-0.

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  The Warhawks were led by freshman standout Joe Chambers, who averaged 
15 points and 10 rebounds this season and registered 23 points and 12 
rebounds in the championship game. His play was complemented by 
National Play-of-the-Year Matt Scott, who averaged 14.5 points per 
game, including 14 points and 9 rebounds against Edinboro. ``It's an 
honor to be a part of this team,'' said Chambers. ``We clicked on all 
cylinders and played like a band of brothers.'' The Warhawks are 
favored to return to the National Title game next year as they lose 
only one player from this year's championship team.
  Winning the title in front of 1,750 fans, the Warhawks brought 
tremendous victory home to the great state of Wisconsin and established 
their dominance as the premiere wheelchair basketball program in the 
country. I sincerely congratulate the University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball team for their remarkable achievements 
and wish them the best of luck in their quest to repeat as National 
Champions.

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