[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 59 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF JULIAN CAMPENNI 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

                        Thursday, April 1, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former athlete, 
current coach, and northeastern Pennsylvania native Julian Campenni. 
Julian was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports all of Fame in 2020 
for his distinct athletic achievements in the sport of football. He and 
his fellow inductees will be honored at a reception this spring.
  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.
  Julian had a standout athletic career at Wyoming Area High School as 
part of the football and track and field teams. He served as the 
varsity football team captain, and for his efforts on the field, he 
earned Wyoming Valley Conference Division II MVP honors and was a Big 
33 All-Star Defensive Lineman and a member of the WNEP Channel 16 Dream 
Team. He was a Chesapeake Bowl All-Star, a Times Leader All-Wyoming 
Valley Conference Defensive Lineman, Second Team All-State, a Citizens 
Voice All-Wyoming Valley Conference Defensive Lineman, and a Big 33 
Selection. He was named to the Northeastpafootball.com Wyoming Valley 
Conference First Team offensive and defensive line and 
Easternfootball.com Small School All-State Team defensive line.
  Julian continued his athletic and academic career at the University 
of Connecticut. He was a 4-year letterman and served as team captain in 
2015, playing 47 career games with 38 starts. He was recognized as a 
member of the All-American Athletic Conference Second Team. His 
athletic prowess attracted the attention of the NFL, and he was invited 
to attend Rookie Mini Camp with the Indianapolis Colts.
  Following his career on the field, Julian returned to his alma mater, 
Wyoming Area, to begin his coaching career on the defensive line. He 
spent the 2016 season with the Warriors and helped lead the team to a 
conference championship before moving to Boston, Massachusetts, to 
attend Boston College, where he studied sports management and worked as 
a graduate assistant with the football team's offensive line.
  In 2018, after earning his master's degree, Julian accepted a 
defensive line position with the Bowling Green State University 
football team in Ohio where he still coaches today.
  It is an honor to recognize Julian 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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