[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E141-E142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCCC) WOMEN'S TRACK 
                             AND FIELD TEAM

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                         HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2009

  Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) Women's Track and Field Team 
in my congressional district in Upstate New York. In 2008, the team won 
its fourth regional championship and its first ever national 
championship. Altogether, HCCC's athletic programs have won 72 regional 
championships and 31 national championships.
  The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III 
Region III Women's Track and Field Championships were held at the State 
University of New York (SUNY) College of Technology at Alfred from May 
2-3. The Lady Generals came in first with an impressive 163.5 points. 
Chantal Salamone, from Little Falls, placed first in the triple jump 
and 100 meter hurdles, and was named the Women's Field Athlete of the 
Meet. Amanda Davey, of Amsterdam, won in the 400 meter hurdles. Betheny 
Jennings, of Sylvan Beach, was first in the shot put, while Sarah 
Lazarus of South New Berlin was first in the 3000 meter steeplechase.
  The NJCAA Division III National Women's Track and Field Championships 
were hosted by SUNY Delhi from May 8-10. HCCC won the meet with 135 
points. Chantal and Amanda again won the 100 and 400 meter hurdles, 
respectively. As a result of their wins, Chantal and Amanda were named 
First Team All-Americans. They were also named Second Team All-
Americans for their second place finishes in the triple jump (Chantal), 
heptathlon (Amanda), and 3200 meter relay (both).
  Joining Chantal and Amanda as Second Team All-Americans were Sarah 
and Theresa Lazarus from South New Berlin and Krysta Estey from Little 
Falls. Sarah was second in the high jump and was also a part of the 
3200 meter relay team, while Theresa was second in the 400 meter 
hurdles. Krysta was a member of the relay team.
  Amanda Link from North Patchogue, and Grace Hall from Herkimer also 
helped HCCC to achieve victory in the regional and national 
championships.
  The Lady Generals were led by Head Coach Sharon Howell and Assistant 
Coach Julie DelMedico. Howell was named Coach of the Meet for both the 
regional and national championships.

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  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Herkimer County 
Community College Women's Track and Field Team on their victories. I am 
proud to represent such talented athletes, and I wish them the best of 
luck with their future athletic and scholarly pursuits.

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