[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 180 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1776]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CENTRAL NEW YORK STORM CHEERLEADING ALL STAR PROGRAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 11, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 20th anniversary of 
the Central New York Storm Cheerleading All Star Program. The CNY Storm 
was founded in 1996 and was the first All Star program in New York 
State. The CNY Storm provides a welcoming environment where all ages 
and ability levels are invited to come and learn about cheerleading and 
tumbling.
   The CNY Storm All Star Program is the longest running and most 
successful program not only in Central New York, the Capital District, 
and North Country, but in all of New York State. The coaches and staff 
at CNY Storm are knowledgeable, experienced and nationally recognized. 
The team is a United States All Star Foundation member gym and all 
athletes are USASF members.
   The CNY Storm Cheerleading Program plays an important role in 
Central New York, working with young people locally to teach them life 
skills, teambuilding, character education and the importance of 
community and the pursuit of academic goals. The team continuously 
offers community service activities for its team members, along with 
academic rewards, college scouting opportunities, and a family 
atmosphere.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the CNY Storm Cheerleading 
All Star Program and congratulate the program on achieving its 20th 
anniversary. I wish the program continued success for years to come.

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