[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20454]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE MESSIAH COLLEGE MEN'S SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING THE NCAA 
                   DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 20, 2017

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend sincere congratulations to the 
Messiah College Men's Soccer Team for winning the NCAA Division III 
National Championship. This is the 11th time the Messiah Falcons earned 
the title, ``National Champions.''
  The Falcons defeated the North Park Vikings in a 2-1 victory on 
December 2, 2017. The win completed a 24-2 campaign for the Falcons 
that matched their team record for single-season wins, while also 
making Messiah 11-for-11 in title game appearances.
  The dedication and perseverance of these student athletes should 
inspire everyone. I extend my congratulations as well to head coach 
Brad McCarty, and the school officials, family and friends who 
supported these young men on their incredible journey.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I commend 
and congratulate the Messiah College Men's Soccer Team on the hard work 
and determination that led to their National Championship.

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