[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE TULLY BOYS VARSITY CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the Tully boys 
varsity cross-country team. The team had an outstanding season, 
capturing the class D State title. Tully posted the meet's low score of 
38 points, beating their closest opponent, Oakfield-Alabama by 42 
points.
  Seniors Lopez Lomong and Dominic Luka led their team to victory with 
a 1-2 finish. Other runners who placed for the State champion team were 
senior Bennett Hillenbrand in 20th place, freshman Tommy Miexell in 
28th place, and Matt Kinne in 42nd place. These young men led their 
team to the second State championship in school history by a Tully 
athletic team.
  The team includes Greg Hartnett, Tommy Miexell, Scott Vandermelon, 
Mike Heyman, Jeremiah Fraser, Casey Knapp, Brent Hartnett, Matt Kinne, 
Justin Rood, Travis Kushner, Kevin Easton, Dan Hatch, Rune Anderson, 
Lopez Lomong, Dominic Luka, Bennett Hillenbrand, Zac Long, and Pat 
Jordan. The team is coached by Jim Paccia. These young men are a source 
of pride to our community and should be commended for their hard work 
and dedication.

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