[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATIONS GREATER LATROBE ICE CATS

  (Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Greater Latrobe Ice Cats who were crowned Pennsylvania 
Ice Hockey State Champions on Saturday, March 29.
  This is the first championship won by the Ice Cats in their 28-year 
history and only the second time in school history that a team has won 
a state championship.
  The Ice Cats defeated the Conestoga Pioneers at Memorial Arena in 
Johnstown.
  Head Coach Ron Makoski, who led the team to victory, reminded the 
players that, win or lose, playing in a State championship would be 
something that each of the players would remember for the rest of their 
lives. I have no doubt that each of these players will remember this 
experience with great pride.
  So congratulations to the Ice Cats, the players, the coaches and 
parents for capturing the Pennsylvania Cup Class AA Championship.
  I know the school and community join me in best wishes to the team 
for their tremendous victory and distinguished season.

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