[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 119 (Monday, July 27, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE CNY UNITED POWER SOCCER TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 27, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the victory of the 
CNY United Power Soccer team in the latest National Power Soccer 
Tournament in Tampa, Florida. CNY United defeated the Arizona Sun 
Devil's Power Soccer Club by a score of 3-2 in the championship game.
   The CNY United Power Soccer program was formed in 2005 at Champions 
for Life in Auburn, New York. In 2007, CNY United became a member of 
the US Power Soccer Association, an organization of over 60 teams 
across the country. Since their first tournament in 2007, the CNY 
United team has practiced and trained vigorously to solidify themselves 
as a contender at the national level of power soccer. CNY United 
received the national title during the recent MK Battery 2015 Premiere 
Cup due to the commitment and hard work of: Drew Cunningham, Tony 
Reuter, Ryan Charboneau, Peyton Sefick, Pat Coggins, Joel Maldonado, 
Brad Smith, Scott Laffen, and coach, Jim Sefick.
   Power soccer is a rapidly growing adaptive sport specifically 
designed for people in power wheelchairs. I am proud to recognize these 
athletes as stewards of this sport, advocates for increased 
opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Central New York, 
and nationally titled athletes.

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