[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THE SKYLINE SPARTANS

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, today I rise in recognition of a high 
school football program located in my District--the 8th of Washington--
that won the 4A State title on Saturday, December 5, their third in a 
row.
  The Skyline Spartans (12-2), located in Sammamish, Washington--and 
competing in the KingCo 4A League, Crest Division--defeated the Ferris 
Saxons, 45-21 at the Tacoma Dome to win the 2009 State 4A Championship. 
The win marked the third straight State title win for Skyline. I offer 
my congratulations to the entire team and team captains Anthony De 
Matteo, Cooper Pelluer, Jake Heaps, Jase Butorac and Tommy Aarts.
  I also want to thank head coach Mat Taylor and his assistant coaches, 
Steve Chmiel, Tom Collins, Jeff Johnson, Bruce Hasson, Kyle Snell, Ryan 
Thorsen, Brett VanVoorhis and Evan Flay for providing wonderful 
examples for their players and dedicating many hours to the teaching 
and training of a group of talented young athletes. Our communities and 
our young people are better off with the influence you provide. Thank 
you for your service.
  Congratulations and thanks also go out to Principal Lisa Hechtman, 
Athletic Director Kevin Rohrich and all the teachers at Skyline. Enjoy 
another football championship and know that your community, your 
students and your student-athletes all appreciate your efforts and 
sacrifices. Go Spartans!

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