[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E342]
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      IN RECOGNITION OF THE ELMIRA COLLEGE WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY TEAM

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 20, 2013

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Elmira College 
women's ice hockey team, winner of the 2013 NCAA Division III National 
Championship. Led by the strong play of goaltender Taylor Steadman, who 
posted her 11th shutout of the year, the Soaring Eagles skated to a 1-0 
victory over Middlebury College on March 16.
  Under the leadership of head coach Dean Jackson, the Soaring Eagles 
finished the season with a remarkable 24-5-1 record. This marks the 
third time that Elmira College has captured the National Championship 
since its women's ice hockey program was established in 2002.
  The unrivaled success of the Elmira College women's ice hockey team 
is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and 
coaches. The months of practice and training culminated in the highest 
level of success that an athletic team can achieve, being crowned as 
the national champions. This team is a source of pride in Elmira and 
across my entire district, and I am honored to recognize their great 
athletic accomplishment.

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