[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E389]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LUDLOW BOYS SOCCER TEAM'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 1996

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay 
tribute to Coach Tony Goncalves and his Ludlow High School Lions boys 
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, as well as team managers Brian 
Gosciminski and Tony Sanches 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, James Ziemba; 
Juniors: Rob 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 
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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