[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 88 (Monday, July 10, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1354]
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IN RECOGNITION OF ALICIA HOLLOWELL FOR OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC COLLEGIATE 
   ACHIEVEMENTS AS PITCHER FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPION ARIZONA WILDCATS

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 10, 2006

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Alicia Hollowell, a 
Suisun City resident and Fairfield High School graduate for her 
outstanding performance as a pitcher for the Arizona Wildcats.
  Ms. Hollowell was born on February 29, 1984 to Doug and Suzanne 
Hollowell of Suisun City.
  On June 6, 2006, Ms. Hollowell struck out 13 batters, while pitching 
a complete game in Arizona's 5-0 victory over Northwestern giving 
Arizona the 2006 NCAA Women's Softball Championship. For her efforts 
she was named the College World Series Most Outstanding Player.
  Arizona's championship caps off a stellar collegiate career. During 
Ms. Hollowell's 4 years at Arizona, she compiled a 144 win 23 loss 
record with a minuscule earned run average under 0.90. In addition she 
struck out over 1700 batters.
  Success is nothing new for Ms. Hollowell. While attending Fairfield 
High School she received the Gatorade Player of the Year award which is 
considered by many as the most Prestigious High School Athletic Award.
  She left Fairfield High as the recordholder for strikeouts in a 
season, strikeouts in a career, and most wins in a career. A true 
testament of her will to win was her 61 strikeout performance in a 30 
inning game.
  On June 19, 2006, another of Ms. Hollowell's goals was fulfilled when 
she was named for the second straight year to the USA Softball Women's 
National Team where she will be competing for her second straight 
International Softball Federation World Championship in China.
  As Alicia moves to the next phase of her life I wish her continued 
success. I know she will continue to represent the United States well.

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