[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4833]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE WIGGINS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 1999

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my heartiest 
congratulations to the Wiggins High School wrestling team of Wiggins, 
Colorado, on their impressive and record-breaking Colorado State Class 
2A Championship. This team dominated the competition, amassing 228 
points in the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament, easily breaking the 
previous record held by Moffat County. This demonstration of individual 
and team prowess has set the standard by which all future Class 2A 
grapplers will be measured, and takes its place among the legendary 
Colorado sports accomplishments.
  The State Class 2A Championship is the highest achievement in high 
school wrestling. This coveted trophy symbolizes more than just the 
team and its coach, John Pensold, as it also represents the staunch 
support of the players' families, fellow students, school personnel and 
the community. From now on, these people can point to the 1998-1999 
Wiggins wrestling team with pride, and know they were part of a 
remarkable athletic endeavor. Indeed, visitors to this town and school 
will see a sign proclaiming the Class 2A State Wrestling Championship, 
and know something special had taken place there.
  This wrestling team is a testament to both dedicated teamwork and 
outstanding individual talent. The combined talents of the Wiggins 
wrestlers coalesced into a dynamic and dominant force. Each team member 
also deserves to be proud of his role. The individual champions 
include: Jeramy Kyte (119 lbs.), Levi Dyess (130), Mike Miller (171), 
and Rudolfo Mendez (215). These match winners, along with the rest of 
the Wiggins team, are the kind of people who lead by example and serve 
as role-models. With the increasing popularity of sports among young 
people, local athletes are heroes to the youth in their home towns. I 
admire the discipline and dedication these high schoolers have shown in 
successfully pursuing their dream.
  The memories of this storied year will last a lifetime. I encourage 
all involved, but especially the Wiggins team, to build on this 
experience by dreaming bigger dreams and achieving greater successes. I 
offer my best wishes to this team as they move forward from their State 
2A Championship to future endeavors.

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