[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 161 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY X-COUNTRY

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 3, 2008

  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania's Baldwin High School Boys Varsity Cross-Country team for 
their first place finish in the McDonald's Cross Country Festival at 
Maymont, Virginia. The team finished 25 seconds ahead of the second 
place team in the silver division. With their decisive victory the boys 
of Baldwin are now recognized among to top cross-country teams in 
Pennsylvania this year.
  The McDonald's Cross Country Festival at Maymont draws over 3,000 of 
the best high school athletes from 15 different States. The Baldwin 
team put in long, hard hours of training to place among the elite teams 
in the State. I would like to recognize the dedication of T.J. Hobart, 
Matt Cecala, Dennis Logan, Michael Cain, Paul Degregorio, George 
Crompton and my grandson, David Wainwright. I congratulate their fine 
performance in Maymont.
  I recently spoke with Baldwin's cross-country coach Wright and he 
highlighted the special comradery and commitment of everyone on the 
team. The Baldwin team has attended the meet for the last 3 years; 
however, the dedicated young men I have mentioned are the first to 
emerge victorious. The coach spoke of his pride with the boys' 
accomplishment and I share his pride today.
  It is my honor to recognize the victory of the Balwin Boys Varsity 
Cross-Country team, especially my grandson David. I commend their hard 
work and commitment to teamwork as they head into ``championship 
month'' in Pennsylvania. I wish the boys the best of luck in the 
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League State Championship 
in Hershey later this month.

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