[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E435]
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         HONORING THE WILLIAMSVILLE NORTH SPARTANS HOCKEY TEAM

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2004

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to 
congratulate the Williamsville North High School Spartans of Amherst, 
New York. On March 21, 2004, the Spartans brought home the school's 
second Division I State Hockey Championship.
  Williamsville North, playing in their record fourth-straight Division 
I championship game, defeated Seton Catholic 5-2. The Spartans 
displayed dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the entire 
season, and the Championship is a testament to the hours of hard work 
they put in during practice and the effort and desire to win they 
brought to the rink each game. The State Title was achieved by a team 
of 27 devoted young men. They are: Vincent Amigone Jr, Eric Bennett, 
Tim Burow, Jason Burzik, Jason Dodson, Ryan Geary, Steven Jacobs, Kenny 
Joseph, Robert Klein, Ryan Kovel, Ryan Lydon, Ryan Moskal, Matt Nigro, 
Tyler Walser, Kurt Ziemann, John Cavagnaro, Ryan Clifford, Kevin Dunn, 
Dan Hartman, Alex Morrison, Alex Ponitowski, Matt Ruckdaschel, Nathan 
Ruckdaschel, Shane Sims, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Chris Keller, and Ben 
Sawicki.
  I would like to offer this Congress' congratulations to the team, 
including the Head Coach, Bob Rosen; his Assistant Coaches, Dan 
Mancuso, Tim Digiulio, David Smith, and John Burns; the Williamsville 
North Athletic Director Steve Ferenczy; and the Principal, Dr. William 
Krone.
  The entire Western New York community is proud of all that they have 
accomplished.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join me in honoring and 
recognizing the Williamsville North Spartans Hockey team for bringing 
home the school's second Division I State Championship.

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