[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 20, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2420]
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   HONORING THE LUDLOW BOY'S SOCCER TEAM'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 1995

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay 
tribute to Coach Tony Goncalves and his Ludlow High School Lions boy's 
soccer team for their outstanding 4 to 1 victory over Somerville High 
School to win the Massachusetts Boys Division I State Soccer 
Championship. The impressive performance by the Lions in the 
championship capped off a tremendous 17-2-3 campaign for Coach 
Goncalves and his team and earned them a spot in the top 25 of the 
Umbro Boys High School Soccer Poll. Over the years Ludlow High School 
has enjoyed a rich tradition of soccer excellence and this team will 
certainly be remembered as one of the best in Ludlow High School 
history.
  I would also like to recognize Coach Goncalves' assistants Jack 
Vilaca, Greg Kolodziey, and Jon Cavallo for their outstanding efforts 
throughout this championship season. It is the unsung efforts of people 
like these that often make championships possible, and Ludlow was quite 
fortunate to be assisted by such able individuals.
  Finally, I would like to recognize the players who delivered this 
spectacular victory: Seniors, Bob Nascimento, Eddie Pires, Rich Huff, 
John Summerlin, Aaron Majka, Carlos Gomes, Adriano Dos Santos, Wesley 
Manuel, Chris Goncalves, Mark Eusebio, Jeff Leandro, Juniors, Robe 
Gomes, Matthew Goncalves, Adriano Genovevo, Danny Elias, Jason Alves, 
Ryan Lemek, Sophomores, Alex Carvalho, Dave Garcia, Jon Haluch, and 
Justin Larame.
  The achievements of these young men are a tremendous source of pride 
for not only the town of Ludlow but for the entire Second Congressional 
District. I am honored to represent such outstanding individuals and I 
join with the citizens of the Second Congressional District in offering 
a most heartfelt congratulations. I would also like to wish the 
returning players the best of luck as they embark on their title 
defense next season.

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