[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 156 (Monday, October 26, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               EFFINGHAM ST. ANTHONY STATE GOLF CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2009

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
a talented group of student-athletes from Effingham, Illinois.
  The Effingham St. Anthony boys golf team took state championship 
honors this month at the Illinois High School Association's finals at 
Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington. The squad entered the final 
day tied with a competitive Mt. Carmel team, but St. Anthony's jumped 
out to an early lead in the final round and held on to clinch the 
title.
  I want to congratulate Coach Phil Zaccari for his work with the team. 
But most of all, I want to congratulate the 2009 state champion boys 
golf squad from Effingham St. Anthony: Michael McHugh, Michael Koester, 
Derek Rohlfing, Kit Koerner, Lewis Martin and James Jansen. They have 
represented themselves, their school and their community in an 
exemplary fashion and I want to join with all the members of this House 
in wishing them continued success in their athletic and academic 
endeavors.

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