[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
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         TRIBUTE TO THE 2016 JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate the Johnston High School Softball team for winning the 
Iowa Girls State Class 5A Softball Tournament on July 21, 2016.
  I would like to congratulate each member of the Team:
  Players: Brooke Sandstoe, Chloe Fehn, Kylee Walker, Olivia Goodale, 
Emily Flint, Hannah Espeland, Sydney Illg, Emma Ford, Alisha Rusch, 
Haley Pemble, Taylor Canny, Alyssa Shepherd, Mercedes Worsfold, Brooke 
Wilmes, Sophie Maras, Haylee Towers, Bailey Sutton, Madison Thilges, 
Halle Van Roekel, Ally Schaer, Ellie Roquet
  Manager: Eilise Murray
  Coaches: Todd Merical, Destiny Willer, Abby Sonner, Laura Calvert, 
Leah Embrey
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by these students and their coaches 
demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I 
am honored to represent them in the United States Congress. I know all 
of my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me 
in congratulating these young women for competing in this rigorous 
competition and wishing them all nothing but continued success.

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