[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 144 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H9044]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S FIRST-EVER PLAY BY A WOMAN

  (Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Madam Speaker, I want to bring to the attention 
of the House the fact that history was made in my district last 
Saturday. Liz Heaston, a 20-year-old junior, made college football's 
first ever play by a woman. Playing for the fifth-ranked undefeated 
NAIA Willamette University football team in Salem, OR, she entered the 
stadium late after playing in an earlier soccer game and kicked an 
extra point following the Bearcats' second touchdown at the end of the 
second half. Not only has Liz Heaston made history, but she has also 
demonstrated to everyone that with hard work, dedication, and the 
ability to dream, you can accomplish anything. Good work, Liz.

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