[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             ALEISHA CRAMER

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President--I would like to take this 
opportunity to commend an outstanding student athlete from my home 
state of Colorado. Aleisha Cramer of Green Mountain High School has 
been named the 1999-2000 Gatorade National High School Girls Soccer 
Player of the Year. Aleisha's hard work and dedication earned her the 
prestige of being the number one soccer player of 246,000 high school 
girls across the country.
  Ms. Cramer's athletic accomplishments include being the Parade Player 
of the Year, the National Soccer Coaches of America's Player of the 
Year as well as being accepted on the U.S. Women's National Team. 
Aleisha has lead her team to the State Finals for three consecutive 
years, winning the championship in 1997 and 1999. Not only is Aleisha 
an amazing athlete, she is honor student with a 4.0 grade point 
average, a member of the student senate and a volunteer for church and 
school groups.
  It is an honor for me to recognize the achievements of this amazing 
young woman. Aleisha leads by example and her work ethic, talent and 
civic duties have made her a role model that any student can look up 
to. Aleisha Cramer has proved what hard work as a student, athlete and 
community member can accomplish.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Aleisha Cramer, the 1999-2000 
Gatorade National High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year, for her 
accomplishments. She has made the State of Colorado and this nation 
proud.

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