[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8380]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




A.J. HERRERA SELECTED AS PLAYER OF THE YEAR FOR PARADE MAGAZINE'S 21ST 
                  ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring to your attention a young 
man in our community, A.J. Herrera, who has been selected Player of the 
Year on Parade magazine's 21st annual High School Boys Soccer Team.
  A.J. Herrera has represented the United States in France, Slovakia, 
and Russia as a three-year member of the U.S. National Team. He has 
hopes of playing on the U.S. Olympic Team. In discussions regarding his 
soccer ability, A.J. references the support he has received from 
family, friends, teammates, and coaches. Although he has an athletic 
gift to play soccer, A.J.'s No. 1 priority is earning a college degree.
  A.J. Herrera is an example of young people throughout our communities 
who are involved in sports and other extracurricular activities that 
build character and citizenship. Learning lessons about setting and 
achieving goals, staying physically fit and being part of a team. The 
community is proud of his accomplishments. Join me in recognizing 
A.J.'s achievements and contributions to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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