[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO HOOD RIVER BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Hood 
River Valley High School boys' soccer team, which brought home the 
title of ``State Champions'' this year in the 2014 Oregon 5A state 
championship. Hood River is my hometown, and both my son and I are 
proud graduates of Hood River Valley High School, so this victory is 
especially sweet.
  Led by head coach Jaime Rivera and assistant coach Joe Dolan, the 
Eagles had a perfect 18-0 season and playoff run that was topped off by 
a 2-0 victory against Woodburn in the finals. After making it to the 
state finals last year, this season marks the culmination of willpower 
and sacrifice displayed by these dedicated young men.
  The Eagles' undefeated record illustrates what happens when a team 
unites under one goal and exhibits the necessary work ethic, team work, 
and positive attitude to achieve success. I know that these skills have 
helped prepare these young men to be upstanding citizens of our great 
state and nation.
  I am always proud to see how young men and women can inspire a 
community, and Hood River certainly rallied around the Eagles. 
Throughout the season, the community has rallied around and supported 
this team, game after game. After being engulfed on the field by 
supporters following their championship victory, the team was escorted 
by a caravan of police and fire trucks on their way back to Hood River.
  I'd like to personally congratulate each member of this team: Travis 
Running, Marco Cuevas, Danny Romero, Manuel Mozqueda, Uriel Torrez, 
Joel Garcia, Marcos Trejo, Mario Sandoval, Andres Baeza, Gio Magana, 
Alex Gutierrez, Angel Sonato, Johnny Villafana, Luis Perez, Noah 
Noteboom, Antonio Bustos, Jaime Frias, Diego Rueda, Aldo Muro, Noe 
Magana, Coach Jaime Rivera, and Coach Joe Dolan. As a proud Hood River 
resident, I look forward to cheering on this year's team as they pursue 
their goals in the years to come. It is truly a privilege to represent 
the members of this team in the House of Representatives and my 
pleasure to congratulate them on their outstanding accomplishment of 
bringing home the teams' first state title. Go Eagles!

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