[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 126 (Thursday, July 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2022 LUZERNE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2022

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, today I honor the 2022 Luzerne County 
Sports Hall of Fame inductees. This year's class of sports superstars 
and coaching legends includes a famed sports field technician, 
collegiate standouts, high school MVPs, and a two-time Olympian.
  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. 
The John Louis Popple Chapter is one of the 31 sanctioned chapters in 
Pennsylvania and has inducted over 600 members from their five-county 
region over the past three decades.
  This year's inductees include:
  Amy Mantush Filanowski, athlete and coach--track and field and cross 
country.
  Dr. Pamela A. Hughes, DO, athlete--volleyball, basketball, and track 
and field.
  Edward S. Kopec, Jr., athlete and coach--cross country and track and 
field.
  Megan Krebs Kriso, athlete--field hockey, soccer, basketball; coach--
field hockey.
  Shelley Black Leap, athlete--track and field.
  Timothy M. McGinley, coach and official--wrestling.
  Linda Messner, athlete--track and field, basketball, and golf; 
coach--volleyball, softball, and swimming.
  Rosalyn Polacek, athlete--basketball, soccer, and field hockey; 
coach--field hockey.
  Joshua M. Richmond SFC, athlete and two-time Olympian--shooting.
  Brea Lynn Seabrook, athlete--basketball, field hockey, track, soccer, 
and softball.
  Christopher J. Shovlin, athlete and coach--basketball.
  Charles Robert Suppon, Jr., athlete--basketball, track and field, and 
football.
  George P. Toma, sports turf manager.
  Dr. Gary Thomas Verazin, MD, athlete--basketball, baseball, and track 
and field.
  Each person honored has made local sports history, through their 
outstanding feats of athletic achievement or by leading their teams to 
victory as coaches. They have left an indelible mark on regional 
athletics, and I am pleased to celebrate their contributions to sports.
  It is an honor to recognize these 14 talented individuals on their 
induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. May their 
stories and impressive careers inspire the next generation of 
Pennsylvania athletes striving for excellence.

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