[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 175 (Thursday, December 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1703]
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HONORING NAZARETH ACADEMY ON WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE FOOTBALL 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2015

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nazareth Academy and 
the Roadrunners football team. On November 26, the Nazareth Academy 
Roadrunners won their second consecutive Illinois High School 
Association football championship with an impressive 42-21 victory over 
Lincoln-Way West. I want to congratulate Coach Tim Racki, the faculty 
and staff of Nazareth Academy, and the young men on this team whose 
dedication led to this achievement.
   The Nazareth Academy varsity football team finished the season with 
a distinguished 12-2 record. In the championship game, Nazareth held an 
extraordinary 35-0 lead at halftime. Football is a demanding sport that 
requires teamwork, enthusiasm and perseverance. The Roadrunners 
demonstrated these qualities with true distinction.
   But Nazareth is about more than football for the players. As 
Nazareth's principal Deborah Tracy said following the championship 
game, ``More important than any one victory, Nazareth strives to 
develop more respectful, kind, faith-filled and service-oriented 
student-athletes.'' That was clear to me when I visited Nazareth after 
last year's championship.
   This impressive victory was the sixth state championship win for 
Coach Tim Racki. Coach Racki's strong leadership and dedication 
propelled the Nazareth football team to success. The talents of Coach 
Racki have been evident throughout his career, and his commitment to 
sportsmanship is recognized throughout the state of Illinois.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
truly impressive achievement made by the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners 
football team and to congratulate them on their state championship. 
Additionally, I wish each player continued success as he moves forward.

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