[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2846]
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 RECOGNIZING THE ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BOYS SOCCER TEAM AT ST. 
                      FRANCIS DeSALES HIGH SCHOOL

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2009

  Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
the many outstanding athletic accomplishments achieved by students at 
St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio. DeSales High School 
is in my congressional district, and I am proud to recognize a school 
that excels in and out of the classroom. Most recently, this fine 
academic institution won the 2009 Ohio Division II Boys Soccer Team 
Championship.
  As you know, this sort of achievement is earned only through many 
hours of practice, perspiration and strong commitment. The soccer team, 
led by Coach Domenic Romanelli finished its remarkable postseason 
without allowing a single goal. In the championship game, where they 
beat Bay Village High School 1-0, David Harper scored the lone goal, 
while keeper Chris Weisgarber finished his accomplished season with yet 
another shutout. This is the fourth title for the Stallion soccer team, 
and their first since 1997.
  Everyone at DeSales should be extremely proud of this group of 
student-athletes and the standard they have established. Their 
accomplishments attest to the outstanding athletic department at 
DeSales High School. It is an honor to represent such a fine group of 
young people who have a strong dedication to each other, their sport 
and their academics. I know every member of this championship team will 
treasure the memories of their remarkable season and I commend them, 
and the greater DeSales community, for this truly great achievement.

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