[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2521]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO THE AQUINAS BOYS' VARSITY SOCCER TEAM

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to the Aquinas boys' 
varsity soccer team. The team had an outstanding season with a record 
of 22 wins, no losses, and two ties. The team rose to become class B 
State champions, defeating Westhill by a score of four to zero. This 
was the second time the boys have captured this title in 4 years.
  The entire Aquinas lineup was overflowing with speed and skill that 
the team's opponents could not match. Keith Manscuk, Chris Roland, 
Steve Fantuzzo, and Frank Iacovangelo all contributed to Aquinas' 
victory with one goal apiece. Westhill's coach, Ronald Ficken, hailed 
the team as not only the best in class B, but also the best team in the 
State in any class.
  The team includes Latim Bitek, Connor Burgasser, Sean Connell, 
Anthony Dambra, Stephen Fantuzzo, Frank Iacovangelo, Adam Kelly, Daniel 
Kolb, Corey Lown, Keith Manscuk, James Marsala, Chris Nacca, Patrick 
Nicholas, Jaymes Nowicki, Dominic Pettinari, Joe Pettinari, Chris 
Roland, Mike Roorda, Brad Torchia, and Cory Wisecup. The team was 
coached by Joe LaPietra and Tad Valentino. These boys are a source of 
pride to our community and should be commended for their hard work and 
dedication.

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