[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 2 (Thursday, January 4, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E13-E14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            MARATHON GIRLS ARE FIELD HOCKEY CHAMPIONS AGAIN

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 4, 1996

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I am asking today that my colleagues join me 
in saluting 

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the Marathon High School girls field hockey team for successfully 
defending their New York State class D championship.
  The team won its second straight championship by defeating 
Morrisville-Eaton in a close and hard fought contest at Skidmore 
College in Saratoga Springs, NY.
  As last year, the community welcomed the victorious Lady Olympians as 
they returned. The volunteer fire department once again stirred 
excitement with wailing sirens and flashing lights, leading a parade 
through the center of the village.
  I want to congratulate the team and let them know I am very proud of 
their performance. In marking their accomplishment, we applaud all 
athletic endeavors of young women everywhere and give a deserved pat on 
the back to the adults who have provided the guidance and example that 
have made these players champions.
  Those are the parents, the coaches, the administrators, and the fans 
who have encouraged and enjoyed the play all year long.
  And while they have brought fame to themselves, they have made their 
friends and their school, not to mention their community, proud as 
well.
  These young people have learned what it feels like to win, but more 
importantly the value of camaraderie, teamwork, and discipline. They 
will likely remember these times the rest of their lives. They deserve 
to, and to have our sincere best wishes for the kind of success which 
only promises greater things to come.
  The team consists of: Rebecca Gillette, Joanna Ryan, Amber Potter, 
Laurel Weiss, Kendra Shufelt, Amber Glave, Tina Owen, Samantha Strough, 
Bobbie Elwood, Kathy Hoyt, Jessica James, Jennie Lavens, Hilary Matson, 
Carla Tagliente, Katrina Roe, Darci Contri, Becky Smith, Allisa 
Altmann, Arlene Hallock, and Coach Karen Funk.

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