[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1004]
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        CONGRATULATIONS TO HOPKINS ROYALS STATE TRACK CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Hopkins 
Royals Boys Track Team for their success in attaining their very first 
Minnesota State High School Championship.
  The Hopkins Team was by no means an underdog at State, but they 
weren't the favorite either. The boys exhibited enormous effort and 
passion throughout the season and at the tournament--an attitude that 
even coaches from opposing teams noticed.
  The Royals were led by three outstanding athletes in Terrance Bowers, 
Shaheed Hickman, and Joe Klecker, who gained valuable team points in 
their respective events. However, it was the team effort in the 4x100 
relay that secured the title for the Royals.
  Head Coach Nick Lovas is proud of each athlete's individual goals, 
but even more satisfied with their commitment to the team. His passion 
for teaching students is an example the entire community can celebrate.
  Mr. Speaker, this title will go down in Hopkins High history because 
it is the first Boys Track Championship in the school's 108 years of 
existence. The boys pushed themselves to their limits, ran faster and 
jumped farther each week, and ended up victorious. This accomplishment 
is the result of the hard work and dedication from the athletes and 
coaches, as well as the endless support from parents, teachers and 
fans.
  Again, I want to congratulate the Hopkins Royals Boys Track Team, on 
becoming State High School Champions.

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