[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




KIRSTEN SHORTRIDGE--GATORADE NATIONAL GIRLS SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Kirsten 
Shortridge for being selected as the 2006 Gatorade National Girls 
Softball Player of the Year.
  Of the more than three-hundred and fifty-thousand student girl 
athletes across the country, only one person is chosen to receive this 
award. The honor, which also factors in academic achievements and 
overall character, has been awarded for 20 years to athletes in ten 
different sports.
  Kirsten is batting .554 with two home runs, eight triples and twenty-
five RBIs. In 181 innings she has pitched 365 strikeouts, 21 shutouts 
and eight no-hitters, including three perfect games.
  She maintains a 3.5 grade point average, is a member of the Circle of 
Friends, and is a lunch buddy, library buddy, peer mentor, volunteers 
at Northwood Church with the Revive program, and also volunteers for 
Special Olympics.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to Ms. Kirsten Shortridge for her 
efforts and for her success in softball and her academics. Her 
dedication and commitment serve as an inspiration to all.




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