[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 197 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY TEAM

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2017

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the Shippensburg 
University Field Hockey Team for winning the National Collegiate 
Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II National Championship title for 
the second year in a row.
  The Shippensburg University Field Hockey Team serves as a beacon of 
success for Pennsylvania collegiate sports and illustrates the high 
quality of athletic talent that exists at Shippensburg University. The 
Shippensburg Raiders have built their program into an athletic 
powerhouse, winning three of the last five national championships. This 
year's win was especially impressive as they once again defeated the 
number-one seated team, the Long Island University Post-Pioneers, with 
a strong score of 4-1. Upon winning this coveted title for the second 
consecutive year, the Raiders made university sports history by being 
the first of the school's teams to successfully defend a national 
title.
  These phenomenal athletes serve as an example for not only aspiring 
female field hockey players, but for all Pennsylvania youths. Their 
drive, commitment, and talent are a great source of pride for the 
university and the community at large. I am honored to represent the 
Shippensburg University Field Hockey Team and take great pride in their 
remarkable accomplishment and continued success.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the Shippensburg 
University Field Hockey Team and congratulating these athletes on their 
well-deserved NCAA Division II National Championship Victory.

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