[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1152]
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        TRIBUTE TO THE FULLER HAMLET UNDER-11 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join the community of 
Sutton, Massachusetts in celebrating the success and triumph of the 
Fuller Hamlet Under-11 Girls Soccer Team. On Sunday, June 10, 2001 the 
girls won the Massachusetts State Championship by defeating Charles 
River United by the score of 1-0.
  The achievement is impressive in itself, considering the fact that 
these young women were able to band together and earn an honorable 
achievement at such an early age. Attaining a championship is a feat 
that is cherished by all athletes, yet even at the professional level 
of sport not all are able to understand the exultation and excitement 
that these young women have just enjoyed. It is also worth mentioning 
that the Under-11 Girls team has joined the great tradition of winning, 
which has the made the Fuller Harrilet organization a perennial force 
in girls soccer.
  I would like to recognize the contributions of each individual who 
has taken part in such an exceptional accomplishment. The team was 
comprised of 17 players: Ashley Cubbedge, Erin Fleury, Brenna Flynn, 
Heather Gosnell, Karina Gregoire, Caitlin Lachowski, Marissa McCann, 
Robin Deschke, Rachel Norberg, Lauren O'Connor, Briana Paris, Melissa 
Stomski, Courtney Sturgis, Alexandra Tauras, Courtney Talcott, 
Nfichelle Cavalieni, and Suzanne Jensen. Recognition must also be 
extended to the head coach, Marc Bowden, whose prominence was clearly 
demonstrated by guiding these young ladies to the Under-11 
Massachusetts State Championship.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with tremendous pride that I acknowledge the 
outstanding young women athletes of the Under-11 Fuller Hamlet Girls 
Soccer Team for a noteworthy season. I congratulate them, with great 
promise of future excellence, on their most exceptional accomplishment 
and wish them the best of luck in years to come.

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