April 4, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1469 Indeed, the University of Arizona Unfortunately on Monday night, the lic Service Training and Development, Wildcat basketball team this year suf- Wildcats came up short in their quest effective October 11, 2000. fered a lot of punches, many thrown in for a second national championship. The message also announced that their direction. Toughest of all, head But even in defeat, they displayed the pursuant to section 194(a) of title 14, coach Lute Olson suffered a blow on talent and grace of a championship United States Code, as amended by New Year’s Day, losing his beloved wife team. Public Law 101–595, and upon the rec- Bobbi to ovarian cancer. Known affec- ommendation of the Chairman of the 1715 tionately by players and coaches and b Committee on Commerce, Science, and students at the U of A alike as Mrs. O, I want to congratulate Lute Olson. I Transportation, the Chair, on behalf of Bobbi Olson was a special person. In want to congratulate all of the assist- the Vice President, appoints the fol- fact, many considered her to be the ant coaches. I want to congratulate the lowing Senators to the Board of Visi- Wildcats’ sixth player. Famous for her team for its great season, for its unself- tors of the United States Coast Guard efforts on behalf of the team and the ish play. You have made University of Academy— university, her efforts in recruiting and Arizona alumni like me, the student the Senator from Arizona (Mr. her famous apple pancakes, Bobbi body of the U of A, the State of Arizona MCCAIN), ex officio, as Chairman of the Olson provided encouragement to the and fans of basketball, particularly Committee on Commerce, Science, and players and perspective to her husband. college basketball, all across the coun- Transportation; and She will be dearly missed by the Olson try extremely proud. Thank you very the Senator from Illinois (Mr. FITZ- family and by all fans of U of A basket- much for a great year. I commend you GERALD), Committee on Commerce, ball. I would like to express my per- all. Science, and Transportation. sonal condolences to Coach Olson. Our hearts and sympathies go with The message also announced that Cancer is a terrible disease that af- you, Lute. And to the team, bear down. pursuant to section 1295(b) of title 46, fects thousands of families each year. ARIZONA WILDCATS 2000 BASKETBALL ROSTER United States Code, as amended by In fact, Mr. Speaker, cancer has reared No—Name, Position, Ht., Wt., Class, Hometown: Public Law 101–595, and upon the rec- its ugly head in my family. It took the ommendation of the Chairman of the 0—Gilbert Arenas, G, 6–3, 188, So, North life of my mother, and my oldest sister Committee on Commerce, Science, and is today thankfully a breast cancer Hollywood, CA. 2—Michael Wright, F, 6–7, 238, Jr, Chicago, Transportation, the Chair, on behalf of survivor. I share Coach Olson’s grief IL. the Vice President, appoints the fol- and greatly admire his strength to 3—Loren Woods, C, 7–1, 244, Sr, St. Louis, lowing Senators to the Board of Visi- overcome this tragedy as he did this MO. tors of the United States Merchant Ma- year and lead his team to such a won- 4—Luke Walton, F, 6–8, 233, So, San Diego, rine Academy— derful and stunning season. CA. the Senator from Arizona (Mr. The individual members of the Wild- 5—Travis Hanour, G, 6–6, 189, Fr, Laguna MCCAIN), ex officio, as Chairman of the cats basketball team also deserve men- Beach, CA. Committee on Commerce, Science, and tion. Arizona arrived in Minneapolis 11—Jason Ranne, G, 6–4, 200, Fr, Tulsa, OK. 13—Andrew Zahn, F, 6–9, 254, Fr, Redondo Transportation; and this past weekend with a star-studded the Senator from Maine (Ms. SNOWE), line-up that boasted five preseason Beach, CA. 14—Mike Schwertley, F, 6–5, 224, Fr, Phoe- Committee on Commerce, Science, and nominees for the John Wooden Award nix, AZ. Transportation. which goes to the sport’s top individual 15—John Ash, G, 5–11, 179, Sr, Tucson, AZ. The message also announced that collegian. Led by junior forwards Rich- 22—Jason Gardner, G, 5–10, 181, So, Indian- pursuant to Public Law 106–310, the ard Jefferson and Michael Wright, cen- apolis, IN. Chair, on behalf of the Democratic ter Loren Woods and a back court of 23—Lamont Frazier, G, 6–3, 182, Sr, Los An- Leader, announces the appointment of Jason Gardner and Gilbert Arenas, the geles, CA. the following individuals to serve as Cats overcame a disappointing 8–5 start 24—Russell Harris, G, 5–11, 165, So, Mundelein, IL. members of the Commission on Indian to finish the season with a 20–2 run into and Native Alaskan Health Care: the final game this past Monday night. 30—Justin Wessel, F, 6–8, 240, Sr, Cedar Rapids, IA. Sara DeCoteau, of South Dakota. Individually, these men are exceptional 33—Eugene Edgerson, F, 6–6, 237, Sr, New Carole Anne Heart, of South Dakota. athletes but, more importantly, under Orleans, LA. The message also announced that the coaching of Lute Olson, when they 35—Rich Anderson, F, 6–9, 213, Jr, Long pursuant to Public Law 106–533, the played together, they formed an excep- Beach, CA. Chair, on behalf of the Democratic tional team. It was this unselfish team- 44—Richard Jefferson, F, 6–7, 222, Jr, Leader, announces the appointment of work that led this talented squad to Phoneix, AZ. the following Senators to serve as the Final Four and indeed to the final Head Coach: Lute Olson. members of the Congressional Recogni- game. f tion for Excellence in Arts Education In an era where the best prospects MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Awards Board: see college basketball as a 1- or 2-year The Senator from Hawaii (Mr. A message from the Senate by Mr. stopover on their way to the next level, AKAKA). the NBA, I would be remiss if I did not Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- The Senator from South Dakota (Mr. mention a rare exception, an athlete nounced that the Senate has passed JOHNSON). without amendment a concurrent reso- that recognizes that an education and f a contribution to society are noble pur- lution of the House of the following suits. The University of Arizona had title: OVERALL TAX RELIEF such an individual in the person of Eu- H. Con. Res. 93. Concurrent resolution pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. gene Edgerson. As a freshman reserve, viding for a conditional adjournment of the GRAVES). Under the Speaker’s an- he played on Arizona’s 1997 national House of Representatives and a conditional nounced policy of January 3, 2001, the championship team. However, he was recess or adjournment of the Senate. gentleman from New York (Mr. GRUCCI) also a member of this year’s gifted The message also announced that is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Wildcat team because he took a break pursuant to Public Law 106–554, the ignee of the majority leader. last year to complete the student Chair, on behalf of the President pro Mr. GRUCCI. Mr. Speaker, I rise teaching requirement in a kinder- tempore, appoints the Senator from today to join my colleagues to express garten for his degree in elementary Tennessee (Mr. FRIST) to the Board of my tremendous support for providing education. Then he stayed to take Trustees for the Center for Russian America’s working families with much graduate courses when he finished his Leadership Development. needed, reasonable and equitable tax fourth year of eligibility. Eugene says The message also announced that relief. This legislative body needed to he came to school both for the books pursuant to Public Law 100–458, the act comprehensively and quickly to and for the hoops and could not see Chair, on behalf of the Democratic implement a reasonable and fair tax re- leaving without getting the most out Leader, reappoints William F. Winter, lief package that will benefit our mid- of both of them. Mr. Edgerson serves as of Mississippi, to the Board of Trustees dle-class families, small businesses, a model on and off the court. of the John C. Stennis Center for Pub- and farmers..