[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KATIE KING

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Katie King of Salem, New Hampshire, for winning a silver 
medal in the women's ice hockey event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in 
Salt Lake City, Utah.
  I commend Katie for her exemplary skill and talent as an ice hockey 
player on the United States team. The women's ice hockey team rose to 
the occasion representing our country with dedication and pride in a 
fiercely competitive series of match ups during the Winter Olympics.
  Katie was a member of the 1998 United States Olympic ice hockey team 
which earned the first gold medal in Nagano. She was the third-leading 
scorer during the 2000-2001 national team season and also scored a goal 
and seven assists at the 2001 World Championships.
  During her senior year at Brown University, Katie was named as the 
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference's Player of the Year and also 
lead the Brown University Bears to an Ivy League softball title.
  On behalf of the citizens of New Hampshire and the country, I 
congratulate Katie for her Olympic award. Through her focus and 
dedication to the sport of ice hockey, Katie has earned the Olympic 
silver medal and the respect of her peers and fellow countrymen. Best 
wishes as you pursue your goals and dreams as an accomplished athlete. 
It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent you in the U.S. 
Senate.

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