[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2173]
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      HONORING MARCELLUS'S GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary group of athletes, the Marcellus Girls Varsity Soccer 
team. Marcellus captured its second consecutive Section 3, Class B 
state title with a 6 to 0 win over Fredonia, ending their season with 
an overall record of 23-1-1.
  The Marcellus Mustangs lived up to their season long No. 1 ranking 
with a decisive victory over Fredonia led by senior striker Jenna 
Farneti scoring three goals and two assists. Amy Ware and Hannah Vaughn 
struck the final blows to the nails in the coffin adding three more 
goals with Meghan Mannion and Alyssa MacLachlan contributing the 
assists.
  While acknowledging these five, outstanding athletes for their 
efforts in the championship game is well deserved; any member of a team 
knows that victory isn't possible without the contributions of all team 
members and coaches.
  Coach Laurie Updike, Jenna Farneti, Rachel Farneti, Stephanie Gosson, 
Kelly Hanlon, Sarah Holden, Jocie Jankowski, Alyssa MacLachlan, Meghan 
Mannion, Ashley Martin, Lauren Longo, Alyse O'Brien, Sarah Potter, 
Cahterine Scott, Amanda Stessen, Hannah Vaughn, Katie Walter, Amy Ware, 
Jennifer Young, Katie Young, Katie Zimmerman, Emily Zimmerman, Emmy 
Potter, Meghan Kaminska are all equally valued components of the 
Marcellus perennial powerhouse.
  A special recognition is also deserved to those whom support 
Marcellus's fine athletes, the parents, teachers, students and fans. 
You were all instrumental in the Mustang's success.
  I commend the Marcellus Girls Varsity Soccer team for their 
dedication and congratulate them on a triumphant season. Your continued 
success reflects your tireless work ethic.
  Congratulations to the Champs.




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