[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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             TRIBUTE TO SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY JUDO TEAM

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                         HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of the San Jose State University Judo Team. These student 
athletes have won the university's 30th National Collegiate Judo 
Championship in 33 years, a feat that is unprecedented in collegiate 
athletics. They are to be commended for this accomplishment.
  It is indeed rate to see such dominance by one university in any 
sport. The judo team at San Jose State University has proven over the 
years that it is our Nations best. The commitment, dedication, and hard 
work displayed by these young athletes should serve as an inspiration 
to us all.
  Since 1946, the judo teams at San Jose State University have been 
under the tutelage of Yoshihiro Uchida. ``Yosh'' is a businessman and 
humanitarian known around the world. Over the years, Yosh has built a 
dynasty of not only successful athletes, but successful students as 
well. He is certainly a model of individual contribution and devotion.
  Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell served as Yosh's team captain in 1956 
and 1957. The Senator captured a gold medal in the 1963 Pan American 
games, and was a member of the first United States Olympic judo team 
for the Tokyo game sin 1964. He helped begin a tradition of excellence 
in judo at San Jose State University which endures today.
  Again, I offer to the San Jose State University Judo Team my sincere 
congratulations for more than 30 years of unparalleled success and best 
wishes for the future.

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