[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 79 (Friday, June 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1061]
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  TRIBUTE TO SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LACROSSE, 2002 DIVISION I NCAA MEN'S 
                           LACROSSE CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the accomplishments 
of the Syracuse University Lacrosse team, the 2002 Division I NCAA 
Men's Lacrosse champions. On May 27th, the Orangeman won their second 
national title in three years. I am proud to represent this entire team 
of fine young men led by Head Coach John Desko and Assistant Coaches 
Roy Simmons III, Kevin Donahue, and John Zulberti.
  Lacrosse is one of the oldest American sports, and the members of 
this team--have taken the game to an incredibly high level. It is no 
wonder that lacrosse is growing at such a rapid pace with young 
athletes looking up to role models such as these students, who have 
dedicated almost their entire lives toward mastering this sport. They 
have truly made their University, the city of Syracuse, and lacrosse 
fans nationwide, proud of their accomplishments.
  It is my honor to acknowledge the following members of this team who 
have joined together to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming Division 
I National Champions: Chris Bickel, Solomon Bliss, Matt Bontaites, 
Andrew Boyle, Travis Bryan, Drew Bucktooth, John Burns, Josh Coffman, 
Nick Donatelli, John Glatzel, Kevin Gowin, Tom Hardy, Brian Herloski, 
Pat Hogan, Ryan Hogan, Joel Howard, Sean Lindsay, Steve Lykudis, Alex 
Mummolo, Brooks Neal, Brian Nee, Mike Nockunas, Kyle Olson, Jarett 
Park, Bill Perritt, Jay Pfeifer, Jake Plunket, Michael Powell, Dave 
Puccia, Joe Sabasteanski, Mike Smith, Brian Solliday, Michael Springer, 
Billy St. George, Andrew Starr, Steve Vallone, Donn Vidosh, Zack 
Wallace, Brett Walther, Spencer Wright, Alex Zink.

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