[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24243]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING MATER DEI KNIGHTS VOLLEYBALL TEAM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Mater Dei 
Knights Volleyball Team. The Knights placed third at the IHSA State 
Volleyball match on Saturday November 15, 2008.
  Continuing their tradition of success, this is the Knights' 12th 
trophy in school history. The Knights competed for their title against 
Chicago Payton. Winning in just two games, the Knights defeated Payton 
by scores of 25-17 and 25-22.
  It is my pleasure to congratulate Coaches Fred Rakers and Chad Rakers 
along with the Knights Volleyball Team members--Cortney Crocker, Morgan 
Dall, Laura Thole, Tabatha Albers, Andria Lampe, Kalye Boeckmann, Maria 
Gebke, Alison Mueller, Ashley Rakers, Nicole Strieker, Samantha Bedard, 
Kayla Eversgerd, Alyssa Hitpas, Brooke Schulte, and Abbey Winter--on 
their success.
  I wish the Knights continued success for seasons to come!

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