[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 110 (Thursday, July 21, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1381]
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  HONORING THE EFFORTS OF ABBY WAMBACH AND THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S 
                              SOCCER TEAM

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2011

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Abby Wambach and the 
U.S. Women's soccer team for their display of dedication, sportsmanship 
and skill in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
  Abby Wambach grew up in Pittsford, NY in New York's 29th 
Congressional District. Her skill set earned her accolades from Umbro 
and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America following her 
senior season at Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, NY.
  Abby's 600 minutes of play in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup was the 
most of any other participant and her four goals earned her the `bronze 
boot'. Including her precision goal in the 104th minute of play in the 
finals, Abby's four goals were all made using her head, a skill that 
has defined her as a threat within the keeper's box.
  I am proud of the hard work Abby Wambach and the United States 
Women's soccer team put forth in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and I 
await their continued growth as a team in preparation for the 2015 
tournament in Canada.

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