[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              A TRIBUTE TO THE GRANHAN PLAYGROUND WOLFPACK

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great 
Philadelphia sports program, the Granhan Playground Wolfpack. The 
Wolfpack is the latest in a long time of Philadelphia champions. My 
city is the proud home of many former, and future champs: people like 
Joe Frazier, the 76ers, the Flyers, the Phillies and the Eagles. And 
now, we can add the Wolfpack to that long list.
  This year, Granhan Playground is not only the home of the 12 year old 
and under hockey champs, it also produced the 15 years old and under 
championship team. Mr. Speaker, this record breaking season could not 
have happened without the determination of kids who gave their all to 
bring glory to their neighborhood. The 12 and under team won with a 
talented roster featuring Mike and Kevin Cassidy; Kevin Lowthert; 
George Bochanski; Dan Devine; Mike Devine; Joe Walsh; Chris Porter; 
Mike McLaughlin; Chris Porter; Jason Mardinly and Rich Canfield. They 
also benefited from the skills of goalie Sean Rodgers, this year's 
Vezina award winner.
  The 15 and older squad, anchored by fellow Vezina trophy winner, 
Julie Bochanski and playoff mvp, R.J. Carrido; featured Joe Walsh; Joe 
Grajek; Tom August; Jay Bailey; Brain DiTomo; Jim Dougherty; Josh Mills 
and Tom Kay, proved to be equally fierce competitors. They did their 
neighborhood proud in their march to victory.
  But none of this would have been possible without the support and 
involvement of Wolfpack parents, family, and community volunteers. I am 
proud of them and all they do to help these kids grow into healthy and 
productive adults. And I have a special pride in one young man who 
works with the ``Pack.'' I want to salute Robert F. Brady, my son, who 
is Recreation Leader at Granhan Playground. I love him and am proud of 
all the work he does.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to join me in saluting the 
Granhan Wolfpack on this successful season and wish them many more.

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