[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRAIRIE CITIES SOCCER LEAGUE

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 7, 2019

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the Prairie 
Cities Soccer League (PCSL) of Normal, Illinois, for the celebration of 
their 40th anniversary.
  In 1978, over a friendly cup of coffee, two men developed an idea 
that would take youth soccer in the Bloomington/Normal area to new 
heights. Founders, Jack Fowler and Joe Miller worked tirelessly to 
bring their dream of a fun and safe environment for children to play 
soccer in their community. Since then, the PCSL has grown immensely. 
The League now provides the area with far more than a place to play the 
great game of soccer. PCSL is also where the Bloomington/Normal area 
youth learn valuable skills, such as teamwork, tenacity, and vision, 
that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. As a Co-Chair of 
the Congressional Soccer Caucus, I am incredibly proud of everything 
that PCSL does for our district.
  The Prairie Cities Soccer League is known throughout the area for the 
services that it has provided for the community over the last 40 years. 
Today, we celebrate the league for their dedication to serving 
Bloomington/Normal. I extend my sincere congratulations to the Prairie 
Cities Soccer League for a successful 40 years, and I wish them even 
more success going forward.

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