[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING SHOWTIME STORM DANCE TEAM FOR WINNING THE UNITED STATES 
                ALL STAR FEDERATION'S WORLD COMPETITION

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                           HON. STEVAN PEARCE

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Mr. PEARCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Showtime 
Studios Dance Team, Showtime Storm from Alamogordo, New Mexico on their 
success at the United States All Star Federation's World Competition 
(USASF). This is a competition where young people travel to Disney 
World to compete against the best dancers from around the world. These 
18 students from the Showtime Studio's senior hip hop team showed their 
diligent work ethic and amazing talent by advancing to the world 
competition through a series of regional and national dance 
championships. The hip hop dance team set a high standard for others to 
follow since 2007 was the first year USASF held the Senior Hip Hop Gold 
Championship title. The team has overcome adversity on their journey to 
the championship and I commend them for their dedication and success.
  I am proud to recognize the Showtime Storm dance squad for their 
accomplishments. I specifically want to congratulate, Kelsey Osterholm, 
Perla Alarcon, Michael Barber, Adam Berg, Samantha Burch, Marco 
Cardiel, Erica Clausen, Samantha Collins, Bryan Harris, Vanessa 
Hernandez, Raynee Hopkins, Shawnna Jett, Kristina Joyner, Macey 
Marquardt, Ashley Pacheco, Sarah Santos, Whitney Weise, Lexi Wright, 
assistant coach Vickie Marquardt, and head coach Lorrie Black.
  It is my honor as a Member of Congress to have the chance to 
congratulate this outstanding group of young people on an achievement 
their hard work has earned them. Congratulations to each of you, your 
family, your community, and your congressman are all proud of your 
achievements.

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