July 16, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 119 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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 RECOGNIZING THE FRANK VARISCHETTI FOUNDATION AND HONORING COACH ANDY 
                                 EVANKO

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, on June 28, I had the 
privilege of attending the fourth annual Frank Varischetti All-Star 
Football Game in Brockway, Pennsylvania.
  The Frank Varischetti Foundation hosts this annual event with support 
from the Brockway Gridiron Association and the Brockway Area School 
District. The event brings the region together for a great gridiron 
game in support of the academic futures of local students.
  In addition to showcasing the best football talent in the region, 
$1,000 scholarships are awarded by game sponsors. This year, I was 
proud to represent many players from Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional 
District in awarding 20 scholarships.
  The event also recognized the late coach Andy Evanko, who passed away 
last month from ALS, with a moment of silence. Coach Evanko was a 
staple in his community and coached the Curwensville Golden Tide 
football team from 2000 to 2018 with an impressive career record, 
winning more than 70 percent of his games as head coach.
  These young men and their coaches truly exhibited the value of hard 
work and the importance of good sportsmanship.

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