[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[[Page E2]]
CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY TEAM ON 
                   WINNING THE 2005 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 3, 2006

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
outstanding 2005 National Championship Women's Field Hockey team at the 
University of Maryland. On Sunday, November 20 in Louisville, Kentucky, 
the Terrapins defeated Duke University 1-0 to capture the 2005 National 
Collegiate Athletic Association Championship crown. This year marks the 
Terrapins' fourth NCAA title overall and their first NCAA title in 6 
years.
  The University of Maryland Women's Field Hockey Program has achieved 
several significant honors this year. The Terps earned a No. 1 final 
ranking by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. Five 
Terrapins were named All-Americans, while three were also named All-
ACC. Nine team members were named to the Mid-Atlantic All-Region team. 
The Terrapin defense was ranked second in the Nation and the offense 
was among the top 15. Finally, the University of Maryland ended the 
season with a 23-2 record, the most wins since 1999, and recorded its 
fifth 20-win season in program history.
  The coaches who have led the Field Hockey team to victory are Head 
Coach Missy Meharg, Assistant Coach Tjerk (T.J) van Herwaarden, 
Assistant Coach Marybeth Freeman, Assistant Coach Clemens Arnold, 
Trainer Sandy Worth, Assistant Trainer Joey Sierzega, and Strength & 
Conditioning Coach Barry Kagan. Also deserving recognition are Jim 
Knight with Equipment, Natalia Ciccone with Media, and Supervisor Troy 
Tucker.
  These talented young athletes include the following University of 
Maryland students: Emily Beach, Kendall Beveridge, Jackie Ciconte, 
Kristina Edmonds, Megan Fox, Alica Grater, Paula Infante, Linzi Jones, 
Danielle Keeley, Meredith Long, Tiffany Marsh, Kathryn Masson, Katie 
Mockus, Ellen Ott, Louisa Powell, Lauren Powley, Christina Restivo, 
Susie Rowe, Sarah Scholl, Emily Trycinski, Janneke van Leeuwen, and Kim 
Ziegler. University of Maryland Athletics Director Debbie Yow was also 
essential to their success.
  Mr. Speaker, collegiate athletics promote camaraderie, leadership, 
responsibility, and good health. They are a vibrant and essential 
component of American culture. I commend the University of Maryland's 
2005 Field Hockey team and wish each of its members great success.

                          ____________________