WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Arlen Specter (R-PA) today congratulated the thirty Pennsylvania athletes who were selected to represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
“Every four years, the world comes together in the summer to celebrate the Olympics, an event that champions mutual respect and understanding through the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play,” said Senator Casey. “It is in this spirit that I want to wish the best of luck to the U.S. Olympic Teams and the 30 athletes from Pennsylvania. I know you will make us all proud.”
“Congratulations to the 30 Pennsylvanians who have earned the honor to compete at the Olympic Games.” Senator Specter said. “I wish these athletes the best of luck as they participate in the goodwill competition and represent the USA in our family of nations.”
The following Pennsylvanian athletes are participating in the 2008 Olympic Games:
Nicole
Barnhart
Gilbertsville
Soccer
Kayla
Bashore
Shoemakersville
Field Hockey
Jamie
Beyerle
Lebanon
Shooting
Micha
Boyd
Philadelphia
Rowing
Casey
Eichfeld
Drums
Canoe & Kayak
Katelyn
Falgowski
Landenberg
Field Hockey
Zsuzsanna
Francia
Rydal
Rowing
Michael
Friedman
Pittsburgh
Cycling
Jesse
Gey
Green Lane
Field Hockey
Renee
Hykel
Haverford
Rowing
Robert
Lea IV
Mertztown
Cycling
Angela
Loy
Loysville
Field Hockey
Giddeon
Massie
Bethlehem
Cycling
Marcus
McElhenney
Havertown
Rowing
Thomas
Paradiso
Ambler
Rowing
Richard
Powell
Parkesburg
Canoe & Kayak
Lauren
Powley
Mountaintop
Field Hockey
Matthew
Schnobrich
Philadelphia
Rowing
Dana
Sensenig
Denver
Field Hockey
Keli
Smith
Selinsgrove
Field Hockey
Patrick
Todd
Washington Crossing
Rowing
Amy
Tran
Grantville
Field Hockey
Pieter
Olree
Reading
Volleyball
Matthew
Proper
Guys Mill
Volleyball
Kimberley
Glass
Lancaster
Volleyball
Julian
Valentin
Lancaster
Soccer
Geralen
Stack-Eaton
Horsham
Gymnastics
Amber
Trani
Richlandtown
Gymnastics
Philip
Dutton
West Grove
Equestrian
Bonnie
Mosser
Coatsville
Equestrian
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“Every four years, the world comes together in the summer to celebrate the Olympics, an event that champions mutual respect and understanding through the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play,” said Senator Casey. “It is in this spirit that I want to wish the best of luck to the U.S. Olympic Teams and the 30 athletes from Pennsylvania. I know you will make us all proud.”
“Congratulations to the 30 Pennsylvanians who have earned the honor to compete at the Olympic Games.” Senator Specter said. “I wish these athletes the best of luck as they participate in the goodwill competition and represent the USA in our family of nations.”
The following Pennsylvanian athletes are participating in the 2008 Olympic Games:
Nicole
Barnhart
Gilbertsville
Soccer
Kayla
Bashore
Shoemakersville
Field Hockey
Jamie
Beyerle
Lebanon
Shooting
Micha
Boyd
Philadelphia
Rowing
Casey
Eichfeld
Drums
Canoe & Kayak
Katelyn
Falgowski
Landenberg
Field Hockey
Zsuzsanna
Francia
Rydal
Rowing
Michael
Friedman
Pittsburgh
Cycling
Jesse
Gey
Green Lane
Field Hockey
Renee
Hykel
Haverford
Rowing
Robert
Lea IV
Mertztown
Cycling
Angela
Loy
Loysville
Field Hockey
Giddeon
Massie
Bethlehem
Cycling
Marcus
McElhenney
Havertown
Rowing
Thomas
Paradiso
Ambler
Rowing
Richard
Powell
Parkesburg
Canoe & Kayak
Lauren
Powley
Mountaintop
Field Hockey
Matthew
Schnobrich
Philadelphia
Rowing
Dana
Sensenig
Denver
Field Hockey
Keli
Smith
Selinsgrove
Field Hockey
Patrick
Todd
Washington Crossing
Rowing
Amy
Tran
Grantville
Field Hockey
Pieter
Olree
Reading
Volleyball
Matthew
Proper
Guys Mill
Volleyball
Kimberley
Glass
Lancaster
Volleyball
Julian
Valentin
Lancaster
Soccer
Geralen
Stack-Eaton
Horsham
Gymnastics
Amber
Trani
Richlandtown
Gymnastics
Philip
Dutton
West Grove
Equestrian
Bonnie
Mosser
Coatsville
Equestrian
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