[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE GREEK ORTHODOX YOUTH OF AMERICA OF ST. GEORGE

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. VAN. HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise 
today to recognize the Greek Orthodox Youth of America, GOYA, of St. 
George in Bethesda, Maryland for their outstanding accomplishment in 
the GOYA tournament that was held in Baltimore, Maryland this past 
weekend.
  Both the young men and women of the youth group won their respective 
championships in hard-fought games teeming with sportsmanship and 
Christian fellowship. In spirited competition, these young men and 
women represented their community with pride. Although both teams--
trailed in their semi-final and championship games, every player 
battled back with heart and outstanding sportsmanship and won not only 
the competition but the respect of their fellow teammates and their 
opponents.
  I am proud of the St. George GOYA and look forward to their continued 
leadership in serving our community, excelling on the basketball court, 
and working hard in their academic, personal and spiritual pursuits.

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