[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1275-E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MONARCAS ACADEMY

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2013

  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of Monarcas Academy, a 
non-profit organization dedicated to adolescent soccer teams in 
Stockton, California. In July of 2013, a Monarcas Academy team won the 
U.S. National Cup XII in the under age 15 (U15) group. This team also 
won the 2013 California State Championship, 2013 San Diego Surf Cup, 
and the 2013 Santa Clara Sporting Invitational.
  Year after year, Monarcas Academy athletes compete at high level 
soccer tournaments throughout California and the nation. The staff and 
players at the Academy helped create the Central Valley Soccer League, 
composed of 95 teams that provide youth development to local student 
athletes. In addition, Monarcas Academy works with Bfut Soccer Academy 
in Brazil on international soccer principles.
  These efforts benefit our region's youth by promoting physical 
activity, team spirit, and community involvement. I am proud to 
represent the Monarcas Academy in Congress, and wish the Academy 
continued success.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in commending Monarcas Academy, its 
U15 championship team, and its dedication to helping the youth in 
California.

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