[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1495]
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                          GOREVILLE BLACKCATS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of a 
state championship softball team from Goreville, Illinois.
  After a number of successful seasons, including a close call last 
year, the Goreville Blackcats finally reached the IHSA softball state 
finals this year. But they did more than just show up: the Blackcats 
swept through the semifinals and finals without allowing their 
opponents to score a single run, en route to the program's first state 
championship.
  I want to extend my congratulations to Coach Shanna Massey, who also 
won her 100th career game this year, and her assistant coach Teresa 
Cash. But I especially want to congratulate the members of the 2012 
Goreville Blackcats state championship team: Ashlee Webb, Sydnee 
Rushing, Taylor Odom, Laenya Maze, McKenzi Schaede, Shelbey Miller, 
Alison Webb, Haley Darnell, Hannah Murley, Brittney Pritchett, Micaela 
Allred, Kaylee Webb and Tiffani Shadowens. They have made history for 
their school and made their community proud.
  I join with the other Members of this House in congratulating to the 
Blackcats, and wishing them best of luck in all their academic and 
athletic endeavors.

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