[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 155 (Saturday, December 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2351-E2352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO INTER-MILAN

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                          HON. JULIAN C. DIXON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 1998

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Dixon, and I rise today to 
congratulate the AYSO, Culver City, Region 19, Boys U12 Division team, 
INTER-MILAN. Headed by the superb leadership of coach, Ernesto Martin 
and assistant coach, Chris Labra, INTER-MILAN finished a proud second 
in entire Boys, Region 19, U12 Division. Coach Martin and Assistant 
Coach Labra knew how to get things done. Their utter commitment, 
boundless energy, no nonsense coaching and clear sense of direction are 
responsible in a large measure for Inter-Milan's success.
  Team members Charles Hicks, Persy Trejo, Michael Case, Cristian 
Dascalu, Gustavo Sanchez, Steven Bressler, Kenny Perez, Daniel Willis, 
Dorian Bey, Ernesto Martin Jr., Christopher Labra, Jerry Lara, and 
Henry Bergmans played hard, tough, competitive soccer. They gave their 
best efforts at every practice. Each player displayed a passion to 
improving their individual skills equal only to their determination to 
improve as a team. Every game played exceeded the skill of the game 
before. Inter-Milan always demonstrated good sportsmanship.
  The enthusiasm and zest for soccer expressed by the team was matched 
by the commitment and support of the parents. The parents in Inter-
Milan dedicated time and energy and kept the team spirit high.
  We ask our colleagues to join us today in saluting Inter-Milan, for 
their outstanding

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achievement in the 1998, AYSO Region 19, Boys U12 Division, Culver 
City.

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