[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE MICHIGAN CITY MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOL BLAZERS ON THEIR 
              CLASS 1A STATE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. CHRIS CHOCOLA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. CHOCOLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Marquette 
High School Blazers on their Indiana High School Athletic Association 
Class 1A State Girls Volleyball Championship.
  The young women of Marquette High School, located in my District in 
Michigan City, Indiana, competed in the IHSAA championships on 
Saturday, November 7 at the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  Mr. Speaker, in front of hundreds of their fans, this team captured 
their fourth state championship in the last six years. I might also 
note that the two years they didn't win, the team was state runner-up.
  Last year, this team lost the championship to Morristown. But these 
young women didn't give up. They used the loss last year as motivation 
for their entire season this year.
  And this year they beat Morristown 25-22, 25-12, and 25-20 in the 
championship game.
  I am told that Juniors Michelle Fletcher and Sarah Denny did the 
majority of the damage for the Marquette Blazers, with the impressive 
assistance of Colleen Trainor and Kahlan Sebert.
  I'd also like to congratulate Coach Troy Campbell and Assistant Coach 
Larry Sheagley on a great season. Compiling a 31 and 7 record is 
something to be proud of.
  On behalf of the citizens of the Second Congressional District, I 
would like to congratulate Sarah Denny, Ashley Pinkney, Katie Krueger, 
Rachel Konrady, Kelly Kilgore, Kara Kmiecik, Sabra Johns, Kalan Sebert, 
Sunshine Johns, Tiffany Cerrillos, Danielle Barnett, Nicole Fumo, 
Colleen Trainor, and Michelle Fletcher on their Class 1A State 
Championship.
  Additionally, Superintendent Kim Pryzbylski, Principal Patrick 
Cannon, Athletic Director Eric Simpson and Assistant Athletic Director 
Andy Walsh deserve a note of congratulations for supporting this team.
  I would also be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the parents of these 
young women. I know the many hours they've given up to drive their 
daughters to practices and to attend matches, both at home and away. 
Your effort means the world to them and you all should be proud.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that these young women will go far in their 
future endeavors as they have already demonstrated they have what it 
takes to be a champion. I wish the seniors the best of luck and the 
remaining team members continued success next season.
  Again, I would like to congratulate the Marquette High School girls 
volleyball team for winning their fourth state title.

                          ____________________