[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 103 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1724]
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                    CONGRATULATIONS TO LADY VIKINGS

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 10, 2009

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lady 
Vikings of Niles High School who recently won their first ever state 
championship in school history. These outstanding women were on a 
mission all season long, and this was a team of firsts--last season 
they were the first in school history to win a regional championship, 
and in 2009, they completed the mission and cemented their legacy as 
the first state champions in women's athletics at Niles High School.
  Winning a state title is something that will last forever. It is a 
truly remarkable accomplishment that few teams in southwest Michigan 
ever experience, and it is a legacy that will live with the 2009 Lady 
Vikings forever. While the Vikings were led by the best pitcher in the 
State of Michigan, Jenna Ignowski, they were a team that worked hard to 
improve every part of their game. These Lady Vikings improved their 
defense throughout the season and there were no easy outs up and down 
the Viking lineup.
  It is an honor to pay tribute to the entire Lady Vikings team and 
head coach Gary Collins.
  On behalf of all of the residents of southwest Michigan, 
congratulations again to the Lady Vikings, Coach Collins and the entire 
Niles community--you are an inspiration to us all.
  It is Viking Pride at its finest. Go vikings?

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