[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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      CONGRATULATING EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS NORDIC SKI TEAM

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Eden Prairie 
Boys Nordic Ski Team for becoming State champions this year. For the 
first time in nearly 30 years, the Eagles' boys team claimed the State 
Nordic ski championship title after an excellent performance in the 
Nordic competition at Giants Ridge earlier this month. The team had an 
outstanding season and proved their ability and determination in the 
finals.
  Seniors Tom Bye and Ryan Stewart both finished in the top 10, and 
Henry Zurn and Jay Grootwassink also attained all-State honors. Also 
deserving of praise, Mr. Speaker, are the coaches, including Coach Doug 
Boonstra, also known as ``Boonie,'' whose leadership and unwavering 
support helped motivate these student athletes.
  Congratulations to the students, their parents, the coaching staff, 
and to everybody who helped contribute to the success of the Eagles 
team.

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