[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 107 (Thursday, June 22, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SOLVAY SOFTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the victory of the 
Solvay Softball Team in the New York State Public High School 
Association Class B Championship on June 10, 2017. The Solvay Bearcats 
defeated the Depew Wildcats 1-0 to secure the Bearcats' first program 
title since 1986.
   The Bearcats, finishing the season 23-2, were determined to win the 
state title. Members of the championship team include Jordan Bamba, 
Sidney Chaffee, Althea Davies, Nadea Davies, Sam Farruggio, Lauren 
Hurd, Izzy Lambert, Hannah Martineau, Caitlin McCann, Lauren Nichols, 
Gabriella Petralito, Hope Riviera, Delana Thomas, and Aleah Yaizzo. The 
team is coached by Phil Merrill.
   I am honored to recognize the teamwork displayed by the Solvay 
Bearcats and to congratulate the members of the team, their families, 
the coaching staff, and teachers at Solvay High School. This is a 
historic win for Central New York and I am confident that the positive 
experiences from the 2017 season will yield continued success in both 
athletics and academics.

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