[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E453-E454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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                             HON. KEN LUCAS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 29, 2000

  Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, today I salute an outstanding 
group of young women in the Fourth Congressional District of Kentucky. 
This weekend, the Northern Kentucky University Women Basketball team--
the Norse--won the NCAA Division II National Championship in Pine 
Bluff, Arkansas. Their achievement capped a year of hard work and 
dedication, and they are role models for girls and boys in Kentucky and 
across the nation.
  I also congratulate Nancy Winstel, now in her 17th season as Head 
Coach. Nancy is a native of Newport, Kentucky, and a graduate of NKU. 
She played for the Norse from 1974 to 1977. Nancy returned to the 
University in 1981 as an assistant coach, and has served as head coach 
since 1983. During her tenure, the Norse have compiled a 362-120 
overall record and have made ten NCAA tournament appearances. Winning 
the 2000 National Championship is a particularly fitting reward for her 
22 years of commitment to the NKU Women's Basketball program.
  Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I failed to commend Michelle 
Cottrell, a starting forward for the Norse, and the Most Outstanding 
Player for this year's tournament. During the final game, Michelle 
scored 23 points and tallied 19 rebounds. Her double-double is not 
surprising to anyone who has watched her play over the years; this 
season, she scored an average of 17.3 points and 9.4 rebounds. Michelle 
is a graduate of Boone County High School, and I know that the entire 
Northern Kentucky community takes pride in her accomplishments.
  I also salute the other members of the team, many of whom were also 
raised in Northern

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Kentucky. I submit their names here for the record: Heather 
Livingstone, of Winneconne, Wisconsin; Suzie Smith, of Florence, 
Kentucky; Michele Tuchfarber, of Cinncinnati, Ohio; Rebecca Bell, of 
Taylor Mill, Kentucky; Lisa Geiman, of Cold Spring, Kentucky; Julie 
Cowens, of Cold Spring, Kentucky; Amy Mobley, of Harrison, Ohio; 
Bridget Flanagan, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Kristin Polosky, of Bobtown, 
Pennsylvania; and Jessica Jenson, of Barberton, Ohio. I also recognize 
Assistant Coaches Brian Neal and Chris Gramke.
  Mr. Speaker, in this era when we worry about role models for our 
children, I am proud to know these young women. They have proven that 
athletics can help instill values like hard work, discipline, and 
teamwork. I know that young people all over the Commonwealth and across 
the Nation will recognize the achievements of NKU Women's Basketball 
and follow their example. As for myself, I am looking forward to 
another exciting season of Norse basketball in 2000-2001.

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