[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 27886-27887]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNITION OF THE SKYHAWKS, NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2005

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the Skyhawks, Fort 
Lewis College's Men's Soccer team for winning the 2005-2006 NCAA 
Division II National Championship. Being undefeated, ranked first in 
the nation, and then winning the National Championship is indeed a 
dream season for this phenomenal group of athletes.
  The Skyhawks 3-1 victory on December 4th capped an undefeated season 
with Fort Lewis winning 22 matches. In the Final Four Tournament, Team 
Captain Bryan Eisenbraun was named most valuable defensive player. John 
Cunliffe was named most valuable offensive player. These two young men 
and two other Skyhawks--Nick Clark and Cole Sweetser--were also named 
All-American soccer players.

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  The Fort Lewis Skyhawks are the pride of the entire community. These 
men are positive role models for the younger generation, not only for 
their talent and dedication to the sport, but because of their 
dedication to volunteering and giving back to the community. For 
several years, the coaches and team have been actively involved with 
the Durango Youth Soccer Association, leading soccer camps, coaching 
clinics, and hosting club soccer tournaments. The Skyhawk men have 
taken the time to be mentors for Durango youth and have become like 
family for many people.
  The Skyhawks are a shining example of the values important to all 
Coloradoans--hard work, dedication, leadership, and working with the 
community. To Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartels, Coach Jeremy 
Gunn, Assistant Coaches Darren Morgan, Andy McDermid, James Hall and 
all the members of the Skyhawk's 2005 men's soccer team: Adam Beach, 
Jonathan Boyer, Nick Clark, Bernardo Costa, John Cunliffe, Tom Donley, 
John Eckhoff, Bryan Eisenbraun, Fabian Ferrada, Sean Flanagan, Kyle 
Fredrick, Ben Gatenbein, Kieran Hall, Ryan Kerr, Nick Kirchhof, Taylor 
Lavoy, Ryan Parsons, Carter Rice, Casey Roberts, Paul Sanchez, Cole 
Sweetser, Justin Valashinas, Cliff Wilmes, and Kenny Wood--
congratulations on your victory and thank you for your service to the 
community.

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