[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY'S GYMNASTICS TEAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the teamwork and 
spirit of the Texas Women's University's gymnastics program. These 
individuals have established themselves as true champions emphasized no 
less by their devotion and passion to the sport. Texas Women's 
University seized the opportunity to claim the 2006 USA Gymnastics 
Collegiate National Championship. This victory marks the Pioneers' 
eighth national title and the first since 2003.
  The Texas Women's gymnasts have exhibited their commitment to each 
other and their common goals this past year by diligently competing and 
overcoming any adversity in their way. Throughout the season these 
outstanding individuals have shown the success that comes from working 
as a team to achieve a great goal.
  Under the leadership of head coach Frank Kudlac, assistant coaches 
Jackie Fain and Tim Rivera, graduate assistant Lisa Klein, and manager 
Catherine Schnoes, the team has continued its championship status.
  TWU's gymnasts Courtney Arno, Amie Boles, Brenda Campbell, Brisa 
Fuentes, Amy Hulbert, Jennifer Kingsbury, Amber McMeans, Brista 
Michael, Kelsey Nixon, Brittany Parker, Tonya Pipkorn, Nicole Poling, 
Bethany Rehm, Emily Seidelman, and Nakia Westbrook have made their 
university community shine as well as themselves.
  It is with great honor that I stand here today to recognize this 
group of individuals who have made their community so proud. The 
gymnastic program of Texas Women's University has demonstrated the 
essence of the American spirit of sportsmanship.

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