[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 162 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1657]
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                 HONORING THE U18 USA POWER SOCCER TEAM

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishments of 
the U18 USA Power Soccer Team.
  Team USA recently traveled to Paris, France to compete in the 
Powerchair Football World Cup. After defeating Ireland's National Team 
in the semifinals, 13-0, Team USA went on to win the championship with 
a 5-0 victory over the host French team. The Americans showed 
incredible strength and team-effort, not surrendering a single goal 
during the entire tournament.
  Team USA included three Hoosiers Lexi Heer, Zackary Dickey and 
Michael Rodriguez. Their contributions helped the USA bring home 
another world cup championship. These young athletes embodied the best 
of American sportsmanship and competition and I was proud to have them 
representing our country in this tournament.
  I join the entire 6th District and Americans across the Nation in 
congratulating the U18 USA Power Soccer Team for a fantastic and 
thrilling 2013 Powerchair Football World Cup championship. I look 
forward to seeing what each of these talented young men and women will 
achieve in the future.

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