Gallaudet University to Host Congressional Flag Football Game on Wed. Nov. 16

From: Gallaudet - Nov 15, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:
November 14, 2005 Renzi - Joe Brenckle 202-494-1467
Capitol Police – Sgt. J. Gissubel 202-224-1677
Gallaudet– Darrick Nicholas 202-448-7136

Gallaudet University to Host Congressional
Flag Football Game on Wed. Nov. 16
All Funds Raised Will Go toward Capitol Police Memorial Fund

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rick Renzi (AZ-1), Tim Ryan (OH-17), Bill Shuster (PA-9) and Kendrick Meek (FL-17) announced that the 1st Annual “Longest Yard” Football game between members of Congress and the United States Capitol Police will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at Gallaudet University at approximately 8 p.m. The game will be played for charity with all funds raised going towards the Capitol Police Memorial Fund to help the families of slain Capitol Police Officers. Currently more than 30 members of Congress will be participating and will be coached by former Nebraska Head Coach (now Rep.) Tom Osborne.

“This game is a way for us to say thank you to the police and the families who have made sacrifices to keep us safe,” said Congressman Renzi.

WHAT: 1ST Annual “Longest Yard” Flag Football Game between Members of Congress and the United States Capitol Police

WHO: Reps. - Joe Baca, William Lacy Clay, Gresham Barrett, Connie Mack, Patrick “Pee Wee” McHenry, Charlie Dent, Kendrick Meek, Mike Doyle, Todd Platts, Jeff Flake, Adam Putnam, Trent Franks, Dave Reichert, Harold Ford, Rick Renzi, Jeff Fortenberry, Mike Rogers, Jim Gerlach, Tim Ryan, Sam Graves, Paul Ryan, Tim Holden, Bill Shuster, Kenny Hulshof, Mary Bono, Thaddeus McCotter, Jay Inslee, Todd Tiahrt, Jesse Jackson, Zach Wamp, Ron Kind, Anthony Weiner, Jack Kingston, Robert Brady – COACH Tom Osborne

WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 – 8 p.m. Kickoff

WHERE: Gallaudet University – Hotchkiss Field –
800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington, D.C. 20002