[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 25718]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MASSAC COUNTY STATE GOLF CHAMPIONS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2009

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the achievements of 
a talented group of student-athletes from Massac County, Illinois.
  The Massac County High School girls golf team took state championship 
honors this month at the Illinois High School Association's finals at 
the Crab Orchard Golf Club in Carterville. The Lady Patriots put on an 
impressive showing at the state finals, finishing 39 strokes ahead of 
the runner-up. Tala Mumford, of Massac County, shot a 163 for the 
tournament and was honored as top individual performer.
  I want to congratulate Coach Kim Hille for her work with the team. 
But most of all, I want to congratulate the 2009 state champion girls 
golf squad from Massac County: Tala Mumford, Sammi Weber, Taylor King, 
Kristen Faulkner, Laura Bremer and Peyton Helm. They have represented 
themselves, their school and their community in an exemplary fashion 
and I want to join with all the members of this House in wishing them 
continued success in their athletic and academic endeavors.

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