[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 27 (Monday, March 13, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ORANGE COUNTY SPIKERS SENIOR VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 13, 2000

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate the Orange 
County Spikers Seniors Volleyball Team for winning the bronze medal at 
the U.S. National Senior Olympics in Orlando, Florida. The Spikers were 
the only 55 and older team representing the State of California to be 
invited to participate in this event. I commend them for all of their 
hard work and dedication.
  This team was formed two years ago, and has since won every Southern 
California Senior Olympics Tournament in Orange County, San Diego, Palm 
Springs, and Los Angles.
  Their valiant performance serves as a wonderful example for 
exercising seniors. As an avid sports fan, I appreciate hearing the 
exciting news and cannot wait to learn of future Spikers' successes and 
achievements.
  I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge each team 
player. The Spikers' roster includes manager, Harold Shiffer; coach Jim 
Godfrey; and players Gale Kinell, Allen Brown, Vladimir Von Rauner, 
Neale Davis, Al Barta and Ruben Hernandez.
  Please join me in extending my sincere congratulations to the Orange 
County Spikers. These hard-working individuals have brought pride to 
their community and they deserve our praise for their perseverance and 
commitment.

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