[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H4823]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON TEAM

  (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today 
to congratulate the Hinsdale Central Red Devils on winning the Illinois 
State Team Badminton Championship.
  At a tournament last weekend hosted by Eastern Illinois University, 
Central scored a hard-fought victory over a tough field of competitors, 
including the very talented second-place winners from Hinsdale South.
  Led by Karishma Kollipara, who won her third State singles 
championship, the team racked up a total of 14 points for a two-point 
margin of victory. This marks the first time that Central has won the 
State team championship in badminton, and follows on the heels of a 
second place finish in 2004, fifth place in 2006, and sixth place in 
2007.
  In addition to Karishma, teammates Katie Cortopassi, Melissa Moucka, 
Jessica Petrie, Alex Ward, and Julie Ziolkowski all helped to bring 
home the trophy through their outstanding play in both singles and 
doubles. And guiding them to the championship were Coach Carissa 
Niemann and Assistant Coach Courtney Wallace.
  Mr. Speaker, the competitive and team-oriented spirit of these 
champions is a credit to Hinsdale Central and to Illinois. They worked 
and played hard all season to become the best in the State, and last 
Saturday they proved to be just that.
  Once again I congratulate the Red Devils on this historic achievement 
and wish them continued success in the years to come.

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