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the AAU National Basketball Touamey in Louisiana. The Lady Tru Soldiers placed in the top <br />sixteen in the 14 and under Division I. They overcame adversity to excel! <br />Earlier tonight, the Council honored the Notre Dame Women's National Champion <br />Soccer Team. What a season! They showed perseverance and mental toughness. Each had her <br />specific assignment, but also provided backup when a teammate took a chance. They were <br />innovative. They didn't rely an stars, they relied on each other. These very sarne characteristics <br />-- are part ofthe fabric of our community, Part of why I <br />remain sn optimistic about our future. This City is <br />I _ <br />~~~ _ fielding a championship team, from frontline workers to <br />3~_ <br />- ' =~ department heads, from Boards and Commissions to all <br />-__ _. <br />~~ ~~ - _ - ~ the volunteers who enrich our efforts. Tonight I want <br />--= _ `° to focus on some of the championship efforts that we <br />have made. <br />Thanks to our Sports Commission, Parks & Recreation staff and local USCKT members <br />other champions visited South Bend in 2004. In April, the Olympic Kayak and Canoe Slalom <br />Trials were held at the East Race to determine qualifiers for the Summer Olympics. Rebecca <br />Giddens went on to win a Silver medal in Greece. When she was growing up, she would travel <br />to the East Race every weekend from her home in Green Bay, Wisconsin to practice. Her <br />persistence paid oil It was a great weekend for spectators as well as competitors at our world <br />class whitewater facility. On July 2, the US Women's Olympic Softball Teaana warmed up for <br />their undefeated run to the Gold medal by playing an <br />exhibition game at the Belleville Softball complex. This <br />facility was also host to the Men's National Fast Pitch <br />Softball Tournament. Thousands of fans turned out fox <br />both events. Our staffand facilities got championship <br />marks. Belleville is the only facility to host the premier <br />men's and women's softball teams in the same year. <br />_{ ~- <br />Opportunities to cheer on championship efforts will continue in 2005. At the end of <br />March the McDvnald's All American High School Basketball Game will bring top notch young <br />athletes to our city. Please consider volunteering, so that this will be a memorable event for all <br />involved. And, by all means, come out tv watch some championship basketball. The East Race <br />A-14 <br />