[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14351]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE GARDEN CITY COUGARS

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the Garden 
City Cougars, champion women's high school softball team, upon reaching 
Garden City High School's first team State title.
  The Cougars, a MHSAA Division 1 team, were determined to achieve 
victory this season. Led by Head Coach, Barry Patterson and Assistant 
Coaches, Al Russell, Mark Minch, and Chuck Drewicz, the Cougars were on 
the prowl; knocking teams out of the tournament bracket left and right. 
The final game was a nail-biter. With two outs and a 2-2 count, senior 
Hallie Minch slammed the game winning hit, driving in teammate Katie 
Torok to make the final score 2 to 1.
  The Cougars season rounded out to 32 wins and 6 losses after the 
championship game on June 14, 2008. To seniors, Hallie Minch, Christina 
Seward, Katie Torok, Stacey Brickan, Kristina Susalla, Tricia York, 
Breannea King, and Karen Greficz; juniors, Shannon Pietruska, Katelyn 
Shattleroe, Jenniger Leone, Melissa Dimitrijevich, Amanda Quartz; 
sophomore Allison Chiti, and Freshmen, Carley Shattleroe and Naomi 
Oxendine, the thrill of softball will have given them an unforgettable 
day on Bailey Field.
  Madam Speaker, the Garden City Cougars deserve to be recognized for 
their determination, achievement, and spirit. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in congratulating the Garden City Cougars for obtaining this 
spectacular title and honoring their devotion to our community and 
country.

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