[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 21, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING HAMILTON COLLEGE WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAM

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                               speech of

                         HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 2008

  Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to proudly congratulate the 
Hamilton College women's lacrosse team on winning this year's NCAA 
Division III Championship.
  I commend the Hamilton Continentals on their remarkable 21-1 
performance this season and on setting a NCAA program record for the 
year. The Continentals achieved a stunning 19-game straight victory 
leading into the playoffs, and this year marks the first time that the 
team has advanced to the national semi-finals in its playoff history. 
This team has proven that a strong will and never looking back will 
take you far, as it encountered and beat both the number-one ranked 
team and the defending champions en route to their 13-6 victory in the 
final.
  The Hamilton Continentals are a shining example of what hard work and 
commitment can produce, and I am delighted to represent such an 
inspirational group of young athletes in Congress. The sacrifices and 
contributions of the entire team and their head coach merit true 
recognition. The Continentals have brought pride and honor to our 
community as well as their loved ones and the students and alumni of 
Hamilton College.
  Madam Speaker, I deeply congratulate the Hamilton College women's 
lacrosse team on this great accomplishment, and I wish them luck and 
success in their future endeavors.

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