[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 3 (Thursday, January 8, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E43]
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           CONGRATULATING RIVERHEAD BLUE WAVES FOOTBALL TEAM

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 8, 2009

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
exceptional achievements of the Riverhead Blue Waves Football Team: 
2008 Long Island Class II Champions and the first Long Island squad in 
history to compile a record of 12-0. The Blue Waves also earned the 
overall championship for Suffolk County and the Rutgers Award as the 
county's consensus best team.
  As always, Riverhead's success was built on strong teamwork, solid 
coaching, and the contributions of talented individuals. Anchoring a 
potent offense that averaged 35 points per game, senior running back 
Miguel Maysonet was voted the top offensive player in Suffolk County by 
opposing coaches. The same group recognized one of their own, Riverhead 
Coach Leif Shay, as coach of the year.
  Madam Speaker, the success of Riverhead's football team has brought 
great pride to their school and the community. I am pleased to join all 
residents of Riverhead in congratulating the Blue Waves on their 
accomplishments, and wish the departing seniors the best of luck in 
their future endeavors.

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