[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 84 (Monday, June 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1040-E1041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CASEY-WESTFIELD SOFTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. GLENN POSHARD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 10, 1996

  Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, as spring fades into summer and 
commencement addresses are heard across this great land, it is time for 
another seasonal rite, that of State softball championships. I rise 
today to congratulate the young women of Casey-Westfield High School in 
Casey, IL, who recently captured their fourth class A State 
championship in the last 10 years. They continue to be a source of 
enormous pride for their entire community, and I hope they relish this 
tremendous accomplishment for years to come.
  Head Coach Denny Throneburg and assistants Dave Shawver and Michelle 
Stinson deserve a great deal of credit for directing the Lady Warriors 
to a school record 38 win season. Coach Throneburg has been at the helm 
since the program's inception 19 years ago, and currently has an 
astonishing 527-50 record during that time. During their championship 
run, the Lady Warriors surrendered just two runs in three games posting 
two shutouts, including a 9-0 win in the title game. This kind of 
dominance was a fitting close to a remarkable season.
  Mr. Speaker, as an ex-baseball coach, I appreciate what it takes to 
field such a superb unit. Softball is a team game, but it breaks down 
to individuals knowing their assignments and executing them at crucial 
moments. This

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requires fundamentals, intelligence, and a commitment to excellence 
that is beautiful to behold when it manifests itself. I believe it was 
best summed up by a spectator at this year's State tournament who told 
Coach Throneburg that the State tournament just was not the same 
without Casey-Westfield involved. This is high praise for not only a 
class team and coach, but for the entire school, the families, and all 
of the fans of these talented women. I am very proud to represent Casey 
in the U.S. Congress, and I wish the players all of the best in their 
future endeavors. I would like to read their names for the record: 
Kylie Redman, Terri Kemper, Trisha Hupp, Bethany McClellan, Melinda 
Hickox, Heather Sanders, Debbie Hall, Jenny Wimbley, Monica Sudkamp, 
Rachael McClellan, Heather Black, Katie McClellan, Angela Webber, 
Stephanie Stephen, Sarah Lemond, Dara Throneburg, and Lyndsay Sanders.

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