[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E552]
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         TRIBUTE TO FAITH HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Faith 
Heritage High School Boys Basketball team for winning the Class D New 
York State Basketball Championship. The Faith Heritage Saints not only 
won the Class D State title, they did so in an impressive fashion, 
finishing the season with a perfect 27-0 record.
  The Saints were led by first year coach Dan Sorber as well as strong 
leadership from the team's veteran members, which included six 
graduating seniors. The team had high expectations from the very 
beginning of the season, never settling for anything less than 
perfection. Their senior leadership and perseverance allowed them to 
emerge victoriously in the title game. They finished the season having 
fulfilled all of their expectations and successfully completing the 
perfect season.
  On behalf of the people of the 25th District of New York, it is my 
honor to congratulate the Faith Heritage Boys High School Basketball 
team and their coaching staff on their Class D State Basketball 
Championship. With these remarks, I would like to recognize the 
following players and staff. Jason Awad, David Booher, Joel Canino, Tim 
Halladay, Ryan Nellenback, Vivek Thiagarajan, BJ Dwyer, Paul Finch, 
Andrew Honess, Dan Loucy, Jacob Brunner, Cooper Stroman and Head Coach 
Dan Sorber.

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