[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1131]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH ANTHONY KARCUTSKIE ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE 
                   LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former athlete 
Joseph Anthony Karcutskie. This year, Joe was inducted into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame on August 11, 2019 for his impressive 
athletic achievements in the sport of football.
  Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who 
have brought fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through 
their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic endeavors.
  While at Wyoming Area High School, Joe was a three-year starter in 
football, team captain, All-Conference, All-Scholastic, and All-Region 
on defense during his junior year. During his senior year, he was All-
Conference and All-Scholastic on offense, defense, and as a punter. 
This awe-inspiring athlete led his team in the number of tackles, 
sacks, and in punting average.
  Joe's high school career was incredibly impressive, but it was only 
the beginning. He continued his education at Brown University where he 
started every collegiate game as middle linebacker. During his junior 
year, he was named All-American. Still rising to fame, he was voted 
team captain during his senior year and was voted All-Ivy League in 
1995, 1996, and 1997. During the same year, he was also voted All-New 
England. Joe still holds the Brown record for tackles in a season with 
137, and he also holds the Brown record for tackles in a career with 
404. Joe was the first player ever to record more than 100 tackles in 
two seasons and is still the only player to lead the team in tackles in 
three consecutive seasons.
  Joe was named a member of Brown University's 125th Anniversary Team 
in 2003, inducted into the Wyoming Area Football Ring of Pride in 2004, 
and was welcomed into the Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame in 
2014.
  In addition to enjoying a prestigious athletic career, he is 
currently a Vice President of Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors. He 
also coaches his son's baseball team and has been a volunteer coach for 
soccer and the Wyoming Area football team.
  It is an honor to recognize Joe on his induction into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his story and athletic career serve as 
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving 
for excellence.

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