[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15151-15152]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S RUGBY CLUB TEAM

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2009

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Shippensburg University Women's Rugby Club Team on winning the 2009 USA 
Rugby National Guard Collegiate Championships. As national champions, 
the members of the rugby club team have shown the discipline and 
teamwork required to achieve greatness.
  The championship is the second in a row for the club, who built on 
their success last year

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to come back better and stronger and take the title again. The 
championship match at Stanford's Steuber Rugby Stadium was truly a 
wonderful accomplishment. The Division II rugby club beat Stonehill 
College in the final match 29-5. Through dedication and persistence the 
club was able to achieve this praiseworthy title.
  The women of the Shippensburg rugby club team have shown great 
leadership, and each of these individuals has represented their school 
with distinction and honor. The club has brought great pride to not 
only Shippensburg University but to the greater community as well. I 
commend them on their teamwork and outstanding talents.
  This is truly a distinguished achievement for the Shippensburg 
University Women's Rugby Club Team. I congratulate all of the players 
and coaches: Jenna Boggi, Danielle Dincher, Lauren Herbert, Lisa 
Hrunka, Melissa Hutchinson, Michelle Jeffcoat, Melissa Kahler, 
Stephanie Kern, Kathryn Krulac, Lauren Lamon, Shannon Lane, Lindsay 
Libengood, Meghan McCloud, Meaghan Meeker, Natalie Monroig, Sarah 
Mousetis, Brittany Myers, Jenna Romanowski, Kimberly Simmons, Melody 
Stouder, Stacie Stuart, Wendy Tanner, Angela Tyrrell, Ashley Tyrrell, 
Katelyn Waegener, and Jessica Walker. I believe that this championship 
will be one of many successes in the lives of these talented players 
and coaches, and I congratulate them for all their efforts.

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