[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 100 (Tuesday, July 7, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1660]
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            HONORING MECHANICVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. SCOTT MURPHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 7, 2009

  Mr. MURPHY of New York. Madam Speaker, I am honored to rise today to 
congratulate the Mechanicville High School Softball team who, in 
addition to winning an impressive five New York State titles in Class C 
this decade, have recently captured the Class B State Championship.
  The Red Raiders faced tough competition, in addition to quite a bit 
of rain, to pull out a 3-1 victory against Fredonia at Waterloo High 
School. I would especially like to recognize the impressive performance 
of sophomore Anna Arcenaux, who allowed just one run while winning two 
games in the final four.
  Arcenaux's efforts were aided by freshman Alysa Russell and sophomore 
Kelsey Hines, two of the team's most outstanding hitters. Leading 
Mechanicville's young team to victory was head Coach Dan Arcenaux, who 
will have the opportunity to repeat this success next year with the 
same roster of outstanding athletes.
  On behalf of the citizens of the 20th District of New York, we 
congratulate the Mechanicville Red Raiders softball team and their 
coaches for an outstanding display of teamwork and athleticism.

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