[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 13 (Monday, February 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO WOMEN'S SPORTS

 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the students, journalist, coach and business that have been recently 
recognized for their achievements in women's sports by the University 
of Vermont Women's Center in collaboration with the YWCA of Vermont as 
well as the Women's Sports Foundation. The recipients were selected 
from a long list of nominations based upon their contributions and 
support for women's athletics.
  Sports play an integral role in the development of our children and 
help to bring communities together. By participating in sports, student 
athletes are exposed to a variety of situations that help to develop 
the skills they will need to succeed. As such, community support for 
these programs is of the utmost importance.
  I am particularly pleased to see that the criteria for these awards 
included consideration of the students' academic performance, community 
involvement and leadership qualities.
  I am thrilled that these awards acknowledge the contributions made by 
coaches, journalists and local businesses as well. Each plays a 
critical role in promoting school athletics. Coaches provide students 
with mentorship while journalists supply the public recognition and 
businesses contribute financially. Without the assistance of each, 
Vermont's student athletes would not have the opportunity to excel that 
they enjoy today.
  In addition to the awards ceremony, the Professional Programs 
Division of Continuing Education hosted a teleconference for a number 
of recognized experts to discuss Title IX funding. Through our efforts 
in this field, significant progress has been achieved in providing 
women athletes with improved opportunities and better recognition, as 
is evident in this year's Olympic games.
  Once again, I would like to congratulate this year's recipients and 
wish them luck in their future endeavors. Those recognized include:


                          High School Students

       Katy Perinea--Middlebury
       Courtney Swanda--Bennington
       Margery Bolton--Bennington
       Anne Dean--Burlington
       Elizabeth Smith--Burlington
       Laura Jagielski--Grand Isle
       Erin Mascolino--Jeffersonville
       Sara Stanley--Westfield
       Heather Moylan--Newport
       Elizabeth Smith--Saint Albans
       Krista Calano--Saint Albans
       Amber Atherton--Williamstown
       Elizabeth Burt--Hyderville
       Sarah Bourne--Pittsford
       Alyse Averill--Barre
       Hilary Goddrich--Northfield
       Erin Hazen--Richford


                            College Student

       Aimee Becker--Southern Vermont College


                                 Coach

       Missy Foote--Middlebury


                               Journalist

       Andy Gardiner--Burlington Free Press


                                Business

       Howard Bank.

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