[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 59 (Thursday, April 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E337]
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IN RECOGNITION OF JUDY SHOLTIS ON HER 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 
and northeastern Pennsylvania native Judy Sholtis. Judy was inducted 
into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2020 for her distinct 
athletic achievements in the sports of basketball and softball. She and 
her 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.
  Judy had a stand-out athletic career as a student at Bishop O'Reilly 
High School in Kingston, Pennsylvania, from 1978 to 1982, earning three 
varsity letters in basketball and four in softball. She pitched for the 
Queenswomen under coach Jim Mahon and had an ERA (earned run average) 
of 1.00. In 1982, Judy was named Queenswoman of the Year for 
outstanding female student athlete. During her senior year, she was 
named the Times Leader Athlete of the Week after winning three games at 
pitcher with 23 strikeouts in 17 innings and going seven for nine at 
the plate.
  Judy continued her softball career at Susquehanna University in 
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. While at Susquehanna, she had 43 career 
wins, a .717 winning percentage, an overall ERA of 1.32, and 323 career 
strikeouts. In 1984, Judy set a school single season record with an ERA 
of 0.73. That same year, she was named All-American and nationally 
ranked for ERA (second) and strikeouts (ninth). She was named All-
Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) four times and named Most Valuable 
Player at Susquehanna three times. In 2009, she was inducted into the 
Susquehanna University Sports Hall of Fame.
  Judy currently lives in Ocean City, New Jersey, where she is a 
special education teacher for the Wildwood School District.
  It is an honor to recognize Judy on her induction into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May her story and athletic career serve as 
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving 
for excellence.