[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1811]
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       TRIBUTE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA WOMEN'S ROWING TEAM

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                       HON. THOMAS S.P. PERRIELLO

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the University of 
Virginia Women's Rowing Team for their victory at the 2010 NCAA 
Championships on May 30, 2010. This victory gives the University of 
Virginia its 20th National Championship in school history.
  I commend Head Coach Kevin Sauer and Associate Head Coach Steve 
Pritzker for their leadership. I also wish to recognize the members of 
the First Varsity Eight, Coxswain Sidney Thorsten, Jennifer Cromwell, 
Katrin Reinert, Desiree Burns, Kristine O'Brien, Martha Kuzzy, Helen 
Tompkins, Nora Phillips, and Summers Nelson, and the members of the 
Second Varsity Eight, Coxswain Cristine Candland, Victoria Burke, Marie 
Long, Lauren Hutchins, Sarah Borchelt, Caroline Sweeny, Christine 
Roper, Claudia Blandford, and Lauren Shook. These young women exemplify 
the best tradition of the student-athlete: hard work, dedication, and 
commitment to excellence in sport, in academics, and in teamwork.
  The Cavaliers' Varsity Four, Ruth Retzinger, Hunter Terry, Chelsea 
Simpson, Inge Janssen, and Coxswain Sarah Pichardo, were also 
victorious in their own event, finishing more than a boat's length 
ahead of their closest competitor. Their NCAA Championship marks the 
final victory in an undefeated season. They are the seventh crew team 
in Virginia history to win the award, and the first since 2007. I 
congratulate these dynamic young women for their tremendous hard work, 
and for the leadership and inspiration they brought to the entire 
Women's Rowing Team.
  I congratulate the women of the rowing team for their exciting 
victory. Their hard work, determination, and competitive spirit are a 
credit to the University of Virginia and the Commonwealth. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating these impressive student-
athletes on their accomplishment.

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