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Smith Congratulates Texas Longhorns on Victory

Washington, Jun 27 -

Congressman Lamar Smith (R−TX) today commended the 2005 College World Series Champions, the University of Texas Longhorns, on the floor of the House of Representatives. Smith made the following remarks:

Mr. Speaker, it’s a privilege to congratulate the nation’s 2005 College World Series champions, the University of Texas Longhorns.

This is an amazing sixth national title for the Longhorns. It also represents a record 32nd trip to the College World Series.

The Longhorns’ win caps off another impressive season of University of Texas baseball. The team had a combined 51−16 record in the regular season and the playoffs, setting up another opportunity to compete for the national championship.

Under the guidance of Coach Augie Garrido, the Longhorns went undefeated in their five games of the series, pulling off a 6-2 victory over the Florida Gators in the final match-up on Sunday.

Credit for this outstanding victory is due to the entire Longhorns baseball team, coaching staff, and the athletic department at the University of Texas.

Special recognition for the win is also owed to the most outstanding player of the series, third baseman David Maroul. His six hits and six runs were a major factor in the Longhorns’ championship win.

Mr. Speaker, congratulations go to Coach Garrido and all the Longhorn players on their great victory.