[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 64 (Thursday, April 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E382]
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 HONORING GRAY STONE DAY SCHOOL GRADUATE ANNIE HABEEB FOR OUTSTANDING 
                    ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2022

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Ms. 
Annie Habeeb for her exceptional accomplishments and leadership as a 
soccer player.
  Ms. Habeeb attended Gray Stone Day School in Stanly County where she 
was a four-year member of the varsity women's soccer team. Over the 
course of her four-year high school career, she helped lead the Knights 
to a 71-9-5 record in which they won 86.5 percent of their games and 
made it deep into the state playoffs each year. She also strengthened 
her game by playing in Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden as a member of the 
Lake Norman Soccer club team. Following high school, Ms. Habeeb 
competed for and recently graduated from Flagler University where she 
earned her bachelor's degree in hospitality and tourism management with 
a minor in business administration. After experiencing great success 
over her four years of soccer at Flagler, Ms. Habeeb has decided to 
pursue a career in professional women's soccer. She recently signed a 
contract with IFK Kalmar in Sweden's OBOS Damallsvenskan league.
  As a member of one of the most prestigious soccer leagues in the 
world, Ms. Habeeb is the first student from Gray Stone Day School to 
become a professional athlete. This remarkable achievement is tangible 
evidence of her hard work and determination which represents the very 
best of our community. Praised by others for her devout work ethic and 
superb leadership skills, Ms. Habeeb sets an excellent example for all 
to follow.
  I would like to extend my most heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Habeeb 
for her austere commitment to soccer and dedicated leadership within 
our community. I speak for our entire community in wishing her 
continued success and happiness as she pursues her dream of playing 
professional soccer.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring Ms. Annie Habeeb for 
her excellent leadership and unprecedented success as a graduate from 
Gray Stone Day School.

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