[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 29023]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING THE DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL SHAMROCKS

  (Mr. McCOTTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Michigan 
Division 1 State High School Football champions, the Detroit Catholic 
Central Shamrocks. On November 27, 2009, the Shamrocks defeated a fine 
Sterling Heights Stevenson team 31-21.
  The victory earned head coach Tom Mach his 10th State championship in 
his 34 seasons leading the Shamrocks. The team's hard work, mental 
toughness, and burning desire epitomizes what it means to be a Shamrock 
molded by the Basilian Fathers and their mission to teach young men 
goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Truly this accomplishment is 
shared by the entire CC family.
  Madam Speaker, meeting the challenge with an undefeated record of 14-
0, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Detroit 
Catholic Central Shamrocks upon winning their Michigan State football 
championship and for proving they are indeed men of Mary, Alma Mater, 
who inspires us evermore.

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