[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 137 (Friday, October 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1710]
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                  PLAINS SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2012

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Paul Gosiewski, James 
Jesikiewicz, Stephen Krushnowski, Heather Susek, and Alfonso Zangardi 
for their induction into the Plains Sports Hall of Fame in Northeastern 
Pennsylvania. The Plains Sports Hall of Fame recognizes local athletes 
who demonstrate a lifelong commitment to athletics and have excelled in 
sports both during and after high school and college.
  Mr. Gosiewski graduated from Plains Memorial High School in 1957 
where he served as a starting guard for the Red Raiders. After 
graduation, Mr. Gosiewski served in the United States Marine Corps for 
12 years and competed as a member of the Marine Corps wrestling team.
  Mr. Jesikiewicz graduated from Coughlin High School in 1983 where he 
was a member of the golf and basketball teams. During his time on the 
basketball team, James scored 1,069 points and recorded 624 assists for 
the Crusaders. He was named a Wyoming Valley Conference All Star in 
1982 and 1983.
  Mr. Krushnowski graduated from Coughlin High School in 1990 where he 
was a varsity letter-winning member of the football, wrestling, and 
basketball teams. Mr. Krushnowski continued his wrestling career at 
Mansfield University and was a three-time place finisher in the NCAA 
Division II national qualifier.
  Ms. Susek graduated from Coughlin High School in 2007 where she was a 
member of the soccer, track and field, and field hockey teams. As a 
member of the Syracuse University field hockey team, Heather was 
selected to the Big East All Conference Team in 2010 and was named Co-
Offensive Player of the Year in 2011.
  Mr. Zangardi is a graduate of Seton Catholic High School where he 
participated in golf, basketball, and baseball. As a member of the 
Plains American Legion baseball team, he received the Rookie of the 
Year Award in 1995 and the Coach's Award in 1996.
  Mr. Speaker, today it is with great pleasure that I commend Paul 
Gosiewski, James Jesikiewicz, Stephen Krushnowski, Heather Susek, and 
Alfonso Zangardi as they are inducted into the Plains Sports Hall of 
Fame.

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