[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 35 (Thursday, March 18, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E403]
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   CONGRATULATING THE SAUK RAPIDS-RICE STORM ON THEIR VICTORY IN THE 
      MINNESOTA CLASS A BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING STATE TOURNAMENT

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm on their victory in the Minnesota Class A 
Boys Swimming and Diving State Tournament. This is the first State 
title for the Storm after finishing second last season.
  Coached by Tom Swanson, the Storm narrowly defeated Hutchinson, 237-
233, by placing first in the last event of the meet, the 400 freestyle 
relay. Two seniors on the relay team had been involved in the swimming 
program since the seventh grade--Jason Timmer and Connor Ziegler. 
Timmer also placed first in the 50 and 100 freestyle, posting All-
American times in both events and setting a state Class A record in the 
100.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the students, coaches and fans from Sauk 
Rapids-Rice High School on their championship season. It's a great 
tribute to their hard work, dedication and overall team effort and I 
know everyone in Minnesota is proud of their accomplishments.

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