[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 137 (Monday, October 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1910]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF THE HELLING STADIUM RENOVATION PROJECT

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 5, 1998

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride I rise and give 
recognition to the people of Ellwood City on the occasion of the 
rededication of Helling Stadium. Under construction for the past year 
and a half, the new stadium will provide a state-of-the-art facility 
for the students who attend Lincoln High School. It will also provide a 
first class venue for the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic 
League to use for playoff games in baseball, football, and track and 
field bringing more and more people from outside Lawrence County into 
Ellwood City.
  In addition to having one of the premier football stadiums in western 
Pennsylvania the complex has added a six-lane regulation polyurethane 
running track as well as a new baseball field and concession stands. As 
a result of this renovation, Lincoln High School will finally be able 
to host track and field events. It is interesting to note that prior to 
the renovation the baseball stadium's lighting was passed down from 
storied Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.
  The Fourth Congressional District has been home to many great 
professional athletes. Tony Dorsett, Joe Namath, Ty Law, and George 
Blanda to name a few. It is my belief that with a first-class facility 
like this, it may not be long before a new crop of future NFL stars 
come from Ellwood City.
  Mr. Speaker, it is once again with great pride that I rise and urge 
my colleagues to join me in congratulating the people of Ellwood City 
on this fabulous evening. Additionally, I would like to take this 
opportunity to extend my most sincere thanks to Brad Ovial and the 
entire school board for the work they have done to guarantee the 
completion of this project. Good luck for the future and go Wolverines.

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