[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 139 (Wednesday, December 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S12057]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CONGRATULATIONS TO FORT LEWIS COLLEGE CYCLING

 Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, today I recognize the commendable 
performance of the Fort Lewis College Cycling Team. On the treacherous 
slopes of Seven Springs Resort in Pennsylvania the Skyhawks competed 
against the Nation's best cyclists to determine who was the best. When 
the dust settled at the bottom of the track the Fort Lewis College 
Skyhawks stood victorious, clinching the National Collegiate Cycling 
Association, NCCA, Mountain Bike Championship.
  Fort Lewis College has a distinguished history of athletic 
excellence. This impressive win was the sixth time in the sport's 
eleven year history that the Skyhawks have brought the championship 
trophy back to Durango, CO.
  In addition to the impressive overall team achievement there were 
several individual athletes that stood out; Susan Grandjean, Leana 
Gerrard, Matt Shriver, and Paul Smith all delivered championship 
performances. Fort Lewis College's victory would not have been possible 
without the leadership of the team's coach, Rick Crawford.
  I would like to share my congratulations with the entire Fort Lewis 
College Community. Congratulations to all Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 
congratulations to President Brad Bartel, congratulations to the Board 
of Trustees of Fort Lewis College, and especially congratulations to 
the members of Fort Lewis College Cycling, students and fans. You have 
made all Coloradans proud.

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