[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E446-E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL CREW PROGRAM

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
75th Anniversary of the Nutley High School Crew Program.
  The Nutley High School Crew team first began rowing on the Passaic 
River in 1942. Founded by Coach Bill Bennet, the crew program has 
provided a productive and competitive outlet for Nutley students for 
the past 75 years. Although the program initially was available only to 
male students, the early 1980s saw the introduction of a women's crew 
program. Since then, both the men's and women's teams have been 
dominant forces in high school crew, with athletes competing against 
some of the best teams in the United States and Canada.
  Graduates of the Nutley program have gone on to have successful 
athletic and academic careers, with many continuing to row at some of 
the top college programs in the country. The industrious nature and 
sense of teamwork fostered by the Nutley program in its athletes are 
easily translatable in a variety of settings. These athletes utilize 
the skills developed within the program throughout their post-high 
school careers.
  Nutley rowers are notable for the high academic performance levels 
they have maintained alongside their athletic achievements. The 
intensity of training and racing schedules in no way impedes academic 
performance, but rather assists in forming well-rounded, athletic 
students.
  Nutley High School Crew alumni and their children often return to the 
program to continue its tradition of cultivating strong rowers and even 
stronger leaders. Whether coaching or rowing, these individuals are 
important community figures and contribute substantially to the 
Township of Nutley.
  Over the years, both the Nutley Board of Education and the Nutley 
Crew Boosters have

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been incredibly supportive of the program. Without their contributions, 
the program would be unable to maintain its strength.
  For 75 years, the Nutley High School Crew team has been a staple of 
the Nutley community, allowing student athletes to compete and 
contribute. Their contributions are invaluable in making Nutley a 
dynamic, involved township.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring the Nutley High School 
Crew program as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary.

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