[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE NOTRE DAME ACADEMY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2022

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Notre 
Dame Academy Boys Cross Country Team for winning their first Division 2 
State Championship Title.
  On Saturday, October 29th, the Notre Dame Boys Cross Country Team 
traveled to the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids to compete in 
the 2022 Wisconsin State Cross Country Championships. After an 
incredible season by both the Boys and Girls teams the Boys 
successfully secured the state title.
  This state title is a remarkable achievement as the team has secured 
runner-up finishes in three of the last four seasons. Following a 
season full of hard work and determination, the Boys Cross Country Team 
has achieved greatness and will be remembered by the Green Bay 
community for years to come. Led by Isaac Nowak, who took fourth place 
and Joseph Stumpf, who took twentieth overall in the race this team was 
able to surpass the previous runner-up finishes. With the help of great 
runners Braeden Tilot, Joseph Hunt, Jackson Fogarty, Bryce Hawley, and 
Federrico Auricchio they were able to accomplish their goal of a State 
Title. I commend them all for an outstanding performance at the state 
championships.
  Achieving the title of State Champion is a testament to the hard work 
and dedication that the coaches and athletes display every day of the 
season. Finishing at State with 81 points to secure the win, the Notre 
Dame Boys Cross Country team has shown consistent improvement and I 
wish them nothing but the best in seasons to come.
  I extend my sincerest congratulations to Head Coach Gard and the 
entire Notre Dame Cross Country team for this outstanding 
accomplishment. It is my honor to recognize these young men and I ask 
my colleagues to join me in applauding their unwavering commitment and 
dedication to their sport.

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