[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13850]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        IN HONOR OF DAVE GRESKY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Dave Gresky, 
co-captain of the baseball team at St. Ignatius High School in Ohio. 
Dave has been selected by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as a member of 
their All-Star baseball team for the Spring 2000 season. In addition to 
this considerable honor, Dave Gresky was chosen as the MVP of the All-
Star team as well.
  As a co-captain of the St. Ignatius Wildcats, Dave Gresky led the 
team to a 25-6 record, and to their first appearance in a state 
championship baseball game. Gresky batted .452 during the regular 
season as a senior right fielder, and he set single season records in 
three categories for St. Ignatius with 50 hits, 10 home runs, and 51 
runs batted in. His notable contributions to the team earned him a 
baseball scholarship to Northwestern University. In addition, Gresky 
was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 22nd round of the amateur 
draft in June.
  Dave Gresky's athletic accomplishments do not end on the baseball 
diamond, however. He also led the St. Ignatius Wildcats football team 
to a record eighth Division I state title when he scored the clinching 
touchdown in the championship game.
  Recognition by the Cleveland Plain Dealer of Dave's accomplishments 
is an amazing honor because it acknowledges the hours of sacrifice and 
patience needed to cultivate stamina and perseverance, as well as 
excellence in teamwork and cooperation. More importantly, I am inspired 
by his motivation, poise, and good sportsmanship on and off the playing 
field. Clearly, he is the quintessential model of grace under pressure. 
He is truly remarkable. I know that Dave has much to offer. I look 
forward to offering more congratulations to this promising athlete in 
the future.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Dave Gresky, an 
impressive right fielder and dedicated young athlete, for his 
outstanding achievements in sports.

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