[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H1027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO NEW HAMPSHIRE OLYMPIANS

  (Mr. BASS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleagues will join me in 
paying tribute to several New Hampshire Olympians who skated their way 
into America's heart last month. Their dazzling talent and can-do 
spirit and proud patriotism gave the world a glimpse of what makes our 
Nation so special.
  As an American, I can think of few prouder moments in our history 
than when the U.S. women's hockey team claimed the Gold Medal for our 
country. As a Nation, we felt the magic of this newest miracle on ice 
as our heroes collected their hard-earned prize and secured their place 
in Olympic history.
  Like all great champions, Team USA gave us something greater than a 
victory; they inspired girls all over the world to dream new Olympic 
dreams and strive to achieve their goals with grace and class. As a 
father of such a little girl, I thank them for being such wonderful 
world models.
  Today, as New Hampshire pays tribute to Team USA, I congratulate the 
New Hampshire natives and Dartmouth and UNH grads who represented our 
State so proudly: Tricia Dunn, Katie King, Tara Mounsey, Colleen Coyne, 
Sue Merze, Kayrn Bye, Gretchen Ulion, Sarah Tueting. May your spirits 
always shine as brightly as the gold that you have won.

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