[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4512]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO ONONDAGA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Onondaga 
High School Boys Varsity Football Team for winning the Class D New York 
State Football Championship on December 1, 2001. This was the first 
team in Onondaga High School's history to win a Class D State football 
championship.
  Four years ago Onondaga High School did not have a football team; 
therefore, within just a few years this team quickly took the game to 
new levels, surpassing all others in the state. Ending the season 13-0, 
this stellar team attained their goals and set league records. The 
Tigers set the bar high and focused upon winning their league title, 
sectional title, and state title. Their strategy was a success because 
they were the first team out of the 41-school Onondaga High School 
League to win the state title. They stayed focused and never let their 
determination fade.
  This team came together, and against all odds, rose to the top. As a 
result of their unfettered fortitude, the Tigers, led by coach Bill 
Spicer, established themselves as a unified team and showed others how 
hard work, courage, and passion for the game can enable any team to 
conquer their goals.
  On behalf of the people of the 25th District of New York, it is my 
honor to congratulate the Onondaga High School football team and their 
coaching staff on their Class D State Football Championship. With these 
remarks, I would like to recognize the following players and staff. 
Hodges Sneed, Chad Amidon, Ryan Hotaling, Justin Graham, Ricky Bova, 
Kyle Bome, Adam Legg, Donald Cummings, Brandon VanSlyke, Carl Runge, 
John Manley, Matt Scriber, Mac Cushing, Andrew Flynn, Mike Hart, Tom 
Brownell, Kyle Martin, Joe DelVecchio, Marty Brunner, Shane Zehr, Jon 
Whipple, Dan Willis, Pete Majewski, Jacob Cummings, Cory Dill, Mike 
McAuliffe, James Sanford, Robert Bailey, Caleb Golembiewski, Chris 
Mayotte, Travis Burton, Pat Neuman, Kurt Wasilewski, Aaron Johnson, 
Paul Runge, Travis Hass, Adam Goodman, Jesse Schneider, Head Coach Bill 
Spicer, Building Principal William Rasbeek, Athletic Director Michael 
Rizzi, Assistant Coaches, Paul Taylor, Jeff Pierce, Rick Bailey, and 
Victor Zampetti, and Volunteer Coaches Dave Pierce and Sean Colfer.

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