[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 181 (Thursday, December 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE GLACIER PEAK GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2013

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2013 Glacier Peak 
High School girls cross country team. On November 9, the Grizzlies 
repeated as 3A cross country state champions, and I would like to 
congratulate them on their impressive achievement.
  The Grizzlies' championship title is the result of the hard work and 
strong effort of the entire team. I would like to give special 
recognition to senior Megan Davis, the team's top finisher at the state 
competition this year. Megan finished 12th overall with a time of 
19:00.13. Beyond Davis, the team's success came from the efforts of 
freshmen Heidi Smith and Natalie Church, sophomore Charlie Sevenants, 
juniors Katherine Dittmann and Haley Longstreth, and senior Samantha 
Northrop.
  The Glacier Peak girls cross country team has a legacy of success. 
Since it was established in 2007, the team has never finished any lower 
than seventh at the state competition, including three state 
championships in the past four years.
  The Grizzlies' impressive record of success is a testament to their 
incredible work ethic and the impressive coaching of Dan Parker. Coach 
Parker has provided the Grizzlies with the encouragement and training 
necessary for the team to continuously perform at such a high level of 
competition.
  Again, I congratulate the Glacier Peak Girls Cross Country Team on 
all of their success. Their accomplishments and awards from this season 
are hard-earned and well-deserved.

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