[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 41 (Friday, March 19, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
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                        HONORING MICHELLE RZEPKA

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 19, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Novi resident, 
Michelle Rzepka, for her contribution to the United States bobsled team 
during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
  As a student at Novi High School, Michelle demonstrated extraordinary 
athletic ability as a varsity letter winner in basketball, volleyball 
and track and field. During her college career, Michelle was a two time 
All-American pole-vaulter and Big-10 indoor and outdoor pole vault 
champion for Michigan State University.
  In 2007, Michelle began her bobsledding career when she joined the 
World Cup team. Since joining the team, Michelle has placed in the top 
ten in seven out of eight World Cup races. In Vancouver, Michelle 
joined teammate Shauna Rohbock as the sled's brakeman on the United 
States first bobsled team. The duo finished in sixth place.
  Madam Speaker, as we recognize Michelle Rzepka for her participation 
in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating her for her past athletic accomplishments and wishing 
her continued success in all future endeavors.

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