Barbara Mikulski: “I rise to pay tribute to the nation's premier men's college basketball team, the University of Maryland Terrapins. I am…”

“I rise to pay tribute to the nation's premier men's college basketball team, the University of Maryland Terrapins. I am so proud that our Terps are our national champions. Their victory shows the hard work, perseverance and experience of an amazing team--and the support of an outstanding university. This resolution seeks to celebrate the Terps' victory. Our Terps have worked so hard to reach these heights, shaping college basketball history as they got here. They are led by a Terrapin who learned about much more than basketball as a student and graduate-assistant in five years at College Park. Coach Gary Williams is that Terrapin--a true leader, a true teacher, and a true Marylander at heart. As ACC Coach of the Year, Coach Williams led the Terps to the regular season ACC title, and their first national championship. But even more important, he has continue to shape the lives of the young men he coaches. He cares about his players on and off the court. That meant encouraging them in their studies as well as in their sport. He helped them understand the importance of getting their degrees.”