[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 NEW HAMPSHIRE OLYMPIAN, BARBARA MAROIS

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Barbara Marois of Dover, NH for her competition in the 1996 summer 
Olympic games in Atlanta. Barb captained the women's field hockey team 
in their impressive series of games. This year's Olympic hockey team is 
the best team the United States has ever fielded. New Hampshire is 
proud of Barb's dedication and commitment to training for such a 
competitive sport.
  Barb competed with the 1988 U.S. Olympic field hockey team in Seoul 
and this year she led the team into competition on home turf. Her long 
sports career, beginning 10 years ago, bears the marks of distinction 
and excellence. Barb has competed in 119 international contests and her 
team placed third in the 1994 World Cup. Field hockey has been gaining 
popularity over recent years, largely because of outstanding athletes 
in the sport like her.
  The women's field hockey team gave an outstanding performance at this 
year's Olympic games. They defeated the No. 2 ranked South Korean team 
with a 3-2 victory and tied the well-respected Dutch team with a score 
of 1-1. Incidentally, the final point in the game with South Korea was 
scored by Barb from one of the penalty corners. She is known as a 
steady defensive force and a powerful weapon on penalty corners by her 
teammates. During the games she scored one goal and had 38 
interceptions and 3 steals.
  Barb is arguably one of the keys to the field hockey team's 
improvement over the last few years. This national team captain is the 
team mentor and maker of history in field hockey. She is a three time 
U.S. Field Hockey Association Female Athlete of the Year and has been 
an assistant coach at her alma mater, the University of New Hampshire.
  Barb's distinguished record is the mark of an Olympian and a 
champion. Her driving sprit has enabled her to pursue her sport with 
determination and follow her dream. New Hampshire has followed her 
career and she has made the Granite State proud. Many people watched 
Barb lead the women's field hockey team. I join them in saluting her 
for representing them at the 1996 summer Olympic games and I commend 
her for her efforts in Atlanta. Congratulations Barb.

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