[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E644]
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                             NICOLE HENSLEY

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Nicole Hensley for her role in the Women's Hockey Gold Medal finish at 
the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games. This gold medal was the first win 
in over twenty years by the American Women's Hockey Team.
   A native of Lakewood, Colorado, Nicole attended Rooney Ranch 
Elementary, Dustan Middle School and graduated from Green Mountain High 
School. She went on to attend college at Lindenwood University in St. 
Charles, Missouri where she played goaltender on the hockey team. The 
position of goaltender is one of the toughest positions to play in all 
of sports. It requires incredible balance, endurance, hand-eye 
coordination and mental and physical toughness. After graduating in 
2006, she became a full-time member of the U.S. women's national team. 
In 2017, she was part of the U.S. team as they won the gold medal at 
the World Championships.
   The dedication demonstrated by Nicole is exemplary of the type of 
achievement that can be attained with hard work and perseverance. 
Nicole is a role model for other athletes to pursue their passion, 
strive to make the most of their education and develop a strong work 
ethic to help them in all aspects of life.
   I extend my deepest congratulations to Nicole Hensley for her Gold 
Medal finish at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games and for proudly 
representing the great State of Colorado. I have no doubt she will 
exhibit the same dedication and character in all of her future 
endeavors.

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