E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 112 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 158 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 No. 56 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was monwealth, and the success of this Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was unques- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- year’s team will be remembered for tionably the heart and soul of the pore (Mr. WEBSTER). generations to come. team. f The University of boasts And Darius Miller, a native of Mason one of the proudest and most cele- County and former Mr. Kentucky Bas- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO brated programs in the ketball, ended his stellar career on a TEMPORE whole country. As an alumnus, I may high note by setting a school record for The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- be biased on this point, but I also be- most appearances in a Kentucky uni- fore the House the following commu- lieve that the statistics speak for form and joining the prestigious 1,000- nication from the Speaker: themselves. point club. WASHINGTON, DC, The UK Wildcats are the winningest Finally, this team was supported April 18, 2012. team in the history of college basket- every step of the way by its fans, the I hereby appoint the Honorable DANIEL ball and have won the second most na- , who made WEBSTER to act as Speaker pro tempore on tional championships. They’ve ap- one of the toughest places to play in this day. peared in more NCAA tournaments and the country. They prove time and time JOHN A. BOEHNER, again why Kentucky is the best State Speaker of the House of Representatives. won more games in the tournament than any other team. for . f Even in the great tradition of Ken- This year was an especially proud MORNING-HOUR DEBATE tucky basketball, this year’s team was year for the Commonwealth of Ken- special. They shattered the NCAA tucky, as we sent two teams to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Final Four. I want to congratulate the ant to the order of the House of Janu- record for shots blocked and set a new record for single season wins with 38 University of and ary 17, 2012, the Chair will now recog- Head Coach on an out- nize Members from lists submitted by victories. The Wildcats dominated the NCAA tournament with a combination standing season and a hard-fought ri- the majority and minority leaders for valry game that lived up to its im- morning-hour debate. of explosive offense, suffocating de- fense, and team chemistry. mense hype. The Chair will alternate recognition I also commend the University of This season wouldn’t have been pos- between the parties, with each party Kansas and The Ohio State University sible without Head Coach John limited to 1 hour and each Member on their terrific years and for making Calipari, known far and wide as Coach other than the majority and minority it all the way to New Orleans. Cal. Although known as a skilled tacti- leaders and the minority whip limited As the Member privileged to rep- cian and recruiter, the key to Coach to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall resent the , I Cal’s success has always been how debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. am honored to introduce this resolu- much he cares about his players. f tion today, and I look forward to wel- He mentors these young men so they coming the Wildcats to Washington CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- are primed to succeed, both on and off next month. SITY OF KENTUCKY MEN’S BAS- the court, and I think I can speak for KETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING all Wildcat fans when I say that we f THE 2012 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP hope to see him on the sidelines at CONGRATULATING THE BAYLOR The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rupp Arena for many years to come. UNIVERSITY LADY BEARS FOR Chair recognizes the gentleman from From top to bottom, every member WINNING THE 2012 WOMEN’S Kentucky (Mr. CHANDLER) for 5 min- of this team played an important role NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP utes. in their drive to the championship, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I am there are three players in particular Chair recognizes the gentleman from the proud sponsor of a resolution con- that deserve special recognition. Texas (Mr. FLORES) for 5 minutes. gratulating the University of Kentucky Anthony Davis had one of the most Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise Men’s Basketball team for winning the remarkable college basketball seasons today to congratulate Coach Kim 2012 NCAA championship. in recent memory, winning eight Na- Mulkey and her Baylor University Since the days of , the tional Player of the Year awards and Lady Bears for winning the 2012 wom- University of have setting an NCAA record for most en’s NCAA college basketball national been a part of the fabric of our Com- blocks in a season by a freshman. championship. The Lady Bears were

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