[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 103 (Friday, June 20, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H5734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE HINSDALE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS TEAM

  (Mrs. BIGGERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise to 
congratulate the Hinsdale Central Red Devils on winning the Illinois 
State Boys Tennis Tournament held at Hersey High School in Arlington 
Heights. This year's State finals mark the second consecutive State 
championship for Central's boys tennis team.
  Team member Augie Bloom placed third in singles and the doubles team 
of Dan Ballantine and Ian Tesmond placed fifth in the State. 
Additionally, teammates Krishna Ravella, Paul Cooper and Josh Sink all 
contributed to brining home the prize. Their outstanding performance on 
the court won 37 points, a one-point margin of victory. Guiding the 
team to victory were coach Jay Kramer and assistant coaches John 
Naisbitt and Bro Ballantine.
  Madam Speaker, our community is very proud of these champions, who 
worked so hard for this victory. Their dedication and fighting spirit 
is a testament to their school and the State of Illinois.
  Again, I congratulate the Hinsdale Central Red Devils on their state 
title, and wish them the best of luck in future seasons.

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