[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4012]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING TEAM

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the Division 
1 State Championship Bowling team from my alma mater, Detroit Catholic 
Central High School. This has been a noteworthy year for the gentleman 
at Catholic Central, as this championship marks the fourth state title 
of the 2009-2010 school year.
  The Michigan High School Athletic Association recognized bowling as 
an official sport in 2006. Thus, it is impressive how the Catholic 
Central team has risen to state prominence in a very short time. Two 
members of this State Championship Bowling team qualified for the 
individual finals and, although they did not ultimately win, they 
represented CC High admirably and honorably.
  After defeating Salem 1856-1824 in quarterfinals, the Shamrock 
bowlers outdueled Flint Carman-Ainsworth 1855-1747 and earned a berth 
in the finals setting up to take on Macomb Dakota. On March 5, 2010 the 
Catholic Central Shamrocks rolled over Macomb Dakota 1834-1565 to earn 
their first state championship trophy.
  Coach Al Bridges saw his bowlers in seventh place after the morning 
qualifying round. In true Shamrock fashion the team kept fighting and 
refused to give up. As the day wore on, CC kept moving up in the 
standings, leading by 143 pins after the Baker games. From that point 
on the Shamrocks never looked back. Coach Al Bridges credits good 
conditioning and a lot of practice for the payoff of winning a 
championship. The hard work and dedication of each team member 
epitomizes what it means to be a Shamrock. By the teaching of our 
Basilian Fathers through goodness, discipline and knowledge, the entire 
Catholic Central family, including this alumnus, shares in this 
accomplishment.
  Madam Speaker, in earning their first bowling title, the 2010 
Catholic Central Shamrocks deserve to be recognized for their 
determination, achievement and spirit. In recognition of their effort, 
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Shamrocks for 
obtaining this spectacular championship and honoring their devotion to 
our community and country. Live and Die for CC High!

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