[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 28, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      MARATHON VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM, NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONS

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                         HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 28, 2004

  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Marathon Varsity Field Hockey Team for their 
outstanding performance this season. Winning the State Championship 
will remain a vivid moment of victory of each one of the team's 
members--for without their collective talent and dedication--it would 
not have been possible.
  The long list of season accomplishments is truly something to take 
pride in. Breaking the state record with 68 consecutive wins, making 
the lady Olympians third in the nation with such an amazing winning 
streak, brings pride not only to Marathon but brings pride to the 
entire state of New York.
  Head Coach Karen Funk deserves special praise for leading this fine 
group of student athletes to the highest possible achievement in the 
New York State Class C conference. Through Coach Funk's leadership 
these young ladies have proven that hard work and dedication on the 
practice field and in the classroom can produce champions on the 
playing field and in academics.
  The 2003 Marathon Field Hockey Team: Ashley Abbatiello, Caitlin 
Barber, Shanna Barrows, Nikki Billings, Staci Billings, Rebecca Bliss, 
Grace Chrysler, Megan French, Jamie Gofgosky, Brittni Griep, Danielle 
Griep, Katie Gutchess, Leslieann Gutchess, Stefanie Hatch, Ashley 
Holbrook, Emily McDonald, Theresa Parker, Jacki Rose, Margo Stone, 
Frankie VanDeWeert, Sarah Veninsky, Katie Yudiciatis, Coach Karen Funk, 
JV Coach Patti Trabucco, JH Coach Sue Malmberg.

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