[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1762]
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            HONORING THE DEER LAKES AA BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JASON ALTMIRE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. ALTMIRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2011 Deer Lakes 
High School Boys Volleyball Team. This past season, the team won the 
WPIAL championship as well as the Pennsylvania State Championship. I 
congratulate them on an outstanding season and commend their hard work 
in winning both prestigious titles.
  Over the course of their season, the team showed remarkable 
consistency while displaying exemplary team play. Incredibly, the team 
did not lose a match all season.
  I would also like to give special recognition to two members of the 
team who played to the best of their abilities each and every game. 
Tony Nicotra and Jeremy Gaston deserve praise for their team leadership 
and work ethic throughout the season. Their hard work was rewarded when 
they received the co-most valuable player award for both the WPIAL and 
state tournaments.
  In addition, a team is only as good as the coaching staff that stands 
behind their players. Head coach Richard Tatrn along with assistant 
coaches BJ Ruyes, Terry Gaston, Joe Giradi, and Kevin Hamilton all 
deserve recognition for their encouragement, instruction, and 
leadership throughout their championship season.
  I again congratulate the Deer Lakes Boys Volleyball Team's players 
and coaching staff on all of their achievements. It is with great joy 
that I pay tribute to this team on their well-deserved accomplishments 
this season.

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