Casey and Specter Congratulate PA Athletes Participating in Olympic Games

Press Release

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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