[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E981-E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING JUSTINA CASSAVELL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. MURPHY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Justina Cassavell, daughter of Jeanne and Michael Doyle of Upper 
Black Eddy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania and someone who is helping to 
shape the next generation of Americans.
  Justina's dedication as head coach of her girls cross country team 
has allowed her student athletes to excel both on and off the field. 
She was recently named the Express-Times Newspaper 2008 Cross Country 
Coach of the Year. This is the sixth time she has received this honor 
in eight seasons.
  Justina was also inducted into the NJ Scholastic Coaches Association 
Hall of Fame on March 29th of this year. As head coach of the Voorhees 
High School girls cross country team since 1997, Justina has led her 
team to numerous victories, including its seventh straight Hunterdon-
Warren NJ championship, third straight North 2 Group 3 sectional title, 
fifth NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group 3 state 
title, and second Meet of Champions crown.
  The recognition and appreciation that Ms. Cassavell has been shown is 
no small feat, considering she is a part-time coach. Present and past 
students alike have called her the ``inspiration'' in their lives, as 
she teaches them to believe in themselves and to strive to be great in 
all that they do.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing Justina 
Cassavell for her hard work and dedication to her student athletes--she 
sets an example for students and teachers everywhere and that is 
something we should be encouraging more and more.

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