[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E246]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2003

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Aquinas High 
School Mens Varsity Football Team for winning the Class A New York 
State Football Championship on December 2, 2002. This has been the 
second consecutive season that Aquinas has clinched the Class A Title.
  Through hard work and dedication the Aquinas team has come together 
this season and continued their reign at the top of their division. 
From September to the State Championship, they were ranked number one 
in their league, ending their season 12-1. The Lil' Irish have set the 
bar high for both their league and across the state. Aquinas, led by 
Coach David Neiman, has been established as a unified, passionate, and 
courageous team. Capturing three State Titles in the last five years, 
they have stayed focused on their goals, and despite fierce 
competition, have not let anyone stand in the way of yet another 
winning season.
  On behalf of the people of the 25th District of New York, it is my 
honor to congratulate the Aquinas High School Football Team and their 
coaching staff on their Class A State Football Championship. With these 
remarks, I would like to recognize the following players and staff: 
John Brennan, Arel Gorgon, Ian Goodbarlet, Ed Baron, Calvin Hall, Jon 
Houck, Linell Greene, Mark Zeppis, Ryan Brennan, Ryan Rozzi, Chris 
Kelly, Lou Ricci, Dave D'Aurello, Chris MacDonald, Dan Zegarelli, Jon 
Sirianni, Nick Rovisa, Josh Kacprzak, Ricky DiFranco, Dom Borrelli, 
Vaughn Brooks, Mark Smith, Bill Amering, Sal Rosso, Jason O'Mara, Chris 
Vincelli, Joe Testa, Billy Wagner, Andy Laughlin, Chris Citano, Mike 
Yankowski, Mark Stolke, Matt Stolte, Mike Guey, Tom Neilson, Dan Poors, 
Andy Brooks, Matt Querola, Joss Rodriguez, Rick Cheffee, Nate Adams, 
Chris Rivera, Reed Rothschild, Pat Duffy, Matt Flecher, David Cassell, 
Dan Magil, Matt Thompson, John Contestabile, Donny Moss, Andy Welch, 
Head Coach David Nieman, Athletic Director Dick Carons, President Mike 
Daisy, Principal Sally Cardill, Athletic Trainer Mike Cararo, and 
Assistants Derek Annechino, Bob O'Effore, Mark Magllocco, Pete Haugn, 
John Marola, John Mintel, and Jack Foote.

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