[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9996]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING REED VANDERHEYDEN, NATHAN SORIA, LUCAS HOFER AND NICK 
     SWARTZENDRUBER FOR THEIR STATE TITLE IN THE 4X400 METER RELAY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Reed 
Vanderheyden, Nathan Soria, Lucas Hofer and Nick Swartzendruber from 
Geneseo High School for earning the Class 2A title for the Illinois 
State Championships in the 4x400 meter relay.
  Reed, Nathan, Lucas and Nick Swartzendruber earned a time of 3:21.27a 
in the 4x400 meter relay, and I would like to recognize them for their 
tremendous accomplishment. Their dedication and passion for their sport 
meant that they were determined to win gold, winning Geneseo High 
School's first-ever relay state championship and breaking school 
records along the way. As a former athlete, I understand the amount of 
hard work and commitment to be awarded such a title. Reed, Nathan, 
Lucas and Nick are examples of the importance of perseverance, teamwork 
and a strong work ethic. I am proud there is such young talent in our 
community, and to see them represent Geneseo throughout the state.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Reed 
Vanderheyden, Nathan Soria, Lucas Hofer and Nick Swartzendruber for 
their titles, and I join the rest of the community in wishing them 
every success in the future.

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