[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 188 (Monday, December 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE WILLIAM FLOYD VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker. I rise to congratulate the 
extraordinary efforts of the William Floyd High School Varsity Football 
Team, for yet another flawless and record-setting season.
  It was around this time last year that I rose to recognize the 
William Floyd High School team for an undefeated season and for winning 
the Long Island High School Championship, along with the coveted 
Rutgers Trophy. One full season later, and the Colonials are enjoying a 
winning streak of 33 consecutive games. This is a historic and 
unprecedented achievement in the 126-year history of Long Island high 
school football.
  The William Floyd Colonials have been a dominating force for 3 
consecutive years of perfect 11-0 seasons, Their exploits have garnered 
even national recognition, as a recent Sports Illustrated poll ranks 
the powerhouse team 25th in the entire country.
  I am honored to represent William Floyd High School athletes who not 
only display great athletic prowess, but also a commitment to winning 
with class and sportsmanship. Competitive athletics teaches our 
students a host of valuable life lessons and I have long been an 
advocate of sports and extracurricular activities, as they complement, 
and contribute to academic excellence.
  It is an honor to read the names of Coach Paul Longo's team into the 
Record.
  First his coaching staff: Gil DeCicco, Pete Friedman, Robert 
Jackolski, Pete Lesiewicz, Brian Babst, Ernie Villatore and Mike 
Agostino.
  Now the players who make up one of the most feared lineups in Long 
Island football history: Mat Golden, John Amato, Jarel Johnson, Krys 
Valentin, Nick Sidaras, Ricky Kruger, Joe Sidaras, Luke Miller, Matthew 
Vigliotta, Rey Marcano, Brian Zippel, Steven Murphy, Nick Verderosa, 
Keith McCormack, Rahmel Cook, Marcus Muelthaler, Kevin Lacey, Tom 
Antinucci, Vaughn Magee, Jonathan Romeo, Brandon Walsh, Jon Ilernandez, 
Brock Jackolski, Fernando Vasquez, Malik Green, Tom Penney, Jonathan 
Elbedawy, Jon D'Amico, Billy Keane, Chris Mocera, Pablo Ortiz, William 
Melin, Nick Astore, Wayne Magee, Dom Buffa, Anthony Hernandez, Sam 
Feerer, Tom Mocera, JJ Santiago, Joe Johnson, Calvin Forbes, Chris 
Cordovano, Brendon Turril, Brandon Clark, Andrew Giovine, Andrew 
Incantalupo, Dan Bayer, Nick DiGiorgi, Brandon Fardella, Guy Loomis, 
Matt Seib, Andrew Lingg. Mike Presseison, Alex Winters, Tom Lindley, 
Stephen Diaz, Donald Strand, Joe Miranda, Jon Korn, Eric Koenigsdorf, 
Nico Gonzalez. Jesse Kelley, Orion Folborg, Joe Mensch. Ricky Stoner, 
Robert DeSilva, Tim Cork.
  The entire William Floyd community is justifiably excited and proud 
of the achievements of this team. These young student athletes 
represent what is good about high school sports, and it is my privilege 
to serve as their Congressman.
  Go Floyd.

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