4480 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS April 4, 2000 residents from their homes, police officials with an early 3-point bucket on her way to an- Jr. of Saginaw, MI, on the occasion of his re- said. other spectacular game on both sides of the tirement from the Michigan Department of The assailants separated the men from the ball. She scored 14 points and finished the State Police. women, announcing that they were con- season averaging more than 13 points per For 25 years Sergeant Zimmerman has ducting a ‘‘crackdown,’’ Indian security served in Michigan as an officer with the State forces operate similarly when searching a game. , who stepped into neighborhood for militants that they suspect the starting lineup mid-season, was smoth- Police. He began his distinguished career as may be hiding there. The gunmen then ering on defense setting a tournament record a civilian radio operator with the Michigan De- opened fire on the men, killing 35 of them. with 9 blocked shots. added offen- partment of State Police in 1974. On March One man was critically wounded. sive punch scoring 9 points while finishing the 23, 1975, he was appointed to the 89th Re- Sikhs have lived mostly undisturbed in the season averaging nearly 10 points per game. cruit School as an enlisted member and grad- Kashmir Valley, the only area in predomi- As UConn has demonstrated throughout the uated on July 17, 1975, whereupon he was nantly Hindu India with a Muslim majority. season, winning the championship was truly a assigned to a post in Jackson, MI. Many run the trucking companies that sup- team effort. Every player made contributions Sergeant Zimmerman was transferred to my ply the valley. throughout the game and over the course of home town of Bay City, MI, on March 25, In the last six months, attacks by the mili- the season enabling the Huskies to compile a tants have focused on army bases and patrols 1984, where he initially worked as a K–9 han- rather than random terrorism, and have 36 and 1 record and, ultimately, to win another dler. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant shown a higher degree of training and exper- National Championship. , who and assigned to a post in Flint, MI, on June tise, senior army officers have said. They provided depth off the bench all season, 28, 1988. Two years later he again returned to said about 3,500 militants were in Kashmir, scored 12 points—more than all but one Ten- Bay City. On August 2, 1992, he transferred to and many of them had infiltrated the cease- nessee player. , Kennitra the Traffic Services Section and was assigned fire line from Pakistan, with the help of the Johnson, Paige Sauer, , to the Third District Headquarters. Last week, Pakistan army. Pakistan denies giving ac- Marci Czel, Keirsten Walters and Christine tive aid to the militants. on March 31, Sergeant Zimmerman retired Rigby each played important minutes in the from his post. The area of the Sikh village is about 42 championship game and throughout the miles from Srinagar, Kashmir’s summer cap- During his distinguished career, Sergeant course of the season. Zimmerman has received many awards. Time ital, and is controlled by armed Kashmiri I also want to offer congratulations to Head groups that abandoned separatism and were dictates that I only mention a few: the 1988 recruited by the Indian army as a Coach Gino Auriemma. Coach Auriemma has Bay City Post Trooper of the Year award, the counterinsurgency auxiliary force. led the Huskies to two National Champion- 1991 Bay City Post Trooper of the Year ships, including an undefeated season in award, and the 1984 National Police Associa- f 1994–1995. He is widely viewed as one of the tion Professional Excellence award. CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- foremost coaches in collegiate . He Mr. Speaker, I think it is fair to say that Ser- SITY OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S and his entire coaching staff—Chris Daily, geant Zimmerman has always worked hard to BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING Tonya Cardoza and Jamelle Elliott—deserve protect the men, women, and children, who much credit for the Huskies’ success this sea- THE 2000 NCAA NATIONAL CHAM- rely daily on the courage and commitment of PIONSHIP son and throughout the 1990s. Mr. Speaker, I believe it is safe to say that our State troopers. Likewise, I think it is also the UConn Women’s Basketball program was fair to state that Sergeant Zimmerman has HON. SAM GEJDENSON one of the two most dominant in the nation in provided steadfast guidance and leadership to OF CONNECTICUT the 1990s. Over the past decade, UConn won his fellow officers. Such individuals are rare, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 313 games, 2 national titles, 8 Big East cham- and deserve our eternal thanks for dedicating their lives to protecting ours. Tuesday, April 4, 2000 pionships, including 7 straight, and played in the NCAA tournament every year. Only Ten- Mr. Speaker, I invite you and our colleagues Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, today I nessee won more games. UConn’s perform- to join me in wishing the best in retirement for congratulate the University of Connecticut ance has helped to elevate the national profile this dedicated public servant. It is my hope Women’s Basketball team on winning the of women’s basketball—and women’s sports that Sergeant Zimmerman enjoys his new- 2000 NCAA National Championship in out- in general—to an unprecedented level. The found time with his family, his wife Kriste, and standing fashion over the Tennessee Lady team can take pride in this achievement as daughters Kayna, Jennifer and Molly. Again, Volunteers. This is the second National Cham- much as any other. on behalf of the many families in our neighbor- pionship for the Huskies in five years. As a I also believe that it goes without saying that hoods that Sergeant Zimmerman has devoted graduate of the University of Connecticut, I the Huskies’ fans are among the most dedi- his life to protecting and serving, I extend sin- join the UConn community as well as resi- cated in the nation. The Huskies have been cere and heartfelt words of thanks and appre- dents throughout eastern Connecticut and number one in the nation over the past six ciation, and offer my congratulations for his across our State in celebrating an incredible years in home attendance attracting more than distinguished career. team effort and season. 983,000 fans. Fans from across the state and f throughout New England travel to every game Anyone who watched the game on Sunday IN HONOR OF THE RETIREMENT at Gampel Pavilion and the Hartford Civic night cannot dispute the fact that the Huskies OF JOSEPH J. EGLIN, JR., AS- Center. The enthusiasm of the Huskies’ fans are far and away the best team in women’s SISTANT DIRECTOR FOR HIGHER was evident this weekend as more than basketball. From the opening tip through the EDUCATION ISSUES, HEALTH, 20,000 people attended the women’s cham- final buzzer, the Huskies dominated on of- EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERV- fense and defense on route to a 71 to 52 vic- pionship game in Philadelphia. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join every resi- ICES DIVISION, UNITED STATES tory—the second largest margin of victory ever GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE in a women’s NCAA championship game. The dent of Connecticut and fans across the nation Huskies demonstrated once again why the in congratulating the University of Connecticut program was the number one team in the na- Women’s Basketball team on winning the HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING tion for every single week of the 1999–2000 2000 NCAA National Championship. OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES season. directed an incredible offen- f Tuesday, April 4, 2000 sive attack with a combination of assists, scor- A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF SGT. ing and hustle. All-American , who DELBERT L. ZIMMERMAN, JR. Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I want to take earned Tournament MVP honors, dem- this opportunity to offer my congratulations to onstrated the tenacity on offense and defense HON. JAMES A. BARCIA Joseph (Jay) Eglin, Jr. on his retirement from which has become her trademark. She led the the U.S. General Accounting Office [GAO]. OF MICHIGAN team with 15 points and finished the year as Jay has served the Congress and the public in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the team’s leading scorer averaging more than a long and distinguished career at the GAO 14 points per game. Tuesday, April 4, 2000 that has spanned more than 37 years. All-American , MVP of Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a Jay began his career in the Los Angeles the East Regional final, sparked the Huskies’ fine gentleman, Sgt. Delbert L. Zimmerman, Regional Office and he is ending his career in

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