[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 148 (Monday, December 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2014

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Wayzata 
High School Girls Cross-Country team on their recent victories in the 
state and national championships.
  Their 2A Minnesota State Championship, the third in a row for 
Wayzata, was the result of a strong performance at the state meet in 
Northfield.
  In addition to their third consecutive state championship win, the 
Wayzata girls' team won the Nike Cross Nationals Meet in Portland, 
Oregon by beating out teams from New York, Utah, and Indiana.
  The Trojans were led by the performance of Anna French who took 3rd 
place at state and 8th at the national meet.
  The Wayzata Girls Cross Country team took on this latest challenge in 
the midst of difficult practice schedules, academic expectations, and 
various other commitments. Their success this season is a tribute to 
their excellent teamwork and tenacity, qualities they will no doubt 
maintain as they move forward.
  I commend Coach Dave Emmans and the entire Trojans team for their 
passion and hardwork. Cross Country is athletics at its purest and 
requires mental toughness and physical endurance to excel. By pushing 
each other every day, Wayzata reached truly exceptional heights this 
season.
  It is truly an honor to congratulate and represent these hard-working 
student-athletes and congratulate them on their success.

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