[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        THE BELLEVUE WOLVERINES

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to applaud a phenomenal 
high school football program in my District--the 8th of Washington--for 
winning another State Championship--their seventh in nine years.
  The Bellevue Wolverines have an illustrious history of football 
success in the State of Washington, and they continued the trend on 
Saturday, December 5, defeating the Liberty Patriots, 23-17, to secure 
another 3A title. Head Coach Butch Goncharoff and his assistants 
provide some of the best coaching and vision in the country and the 
program--well known for their great on-the-field success--often makes 
positive impacts in the community as well.
  I congratulate every member of the roster for their continued and 
storied success on the field. I thank coach Goncharoff, his assistants, 
Athletic Director Brian Hercules and Principal David Wellington for 
creating an environment that allows student-athletes to thrive on the 
field, in the classroom and in their community. Once again, 
congratulations and I wish the Wolverines all possible success in the 
future.

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