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Honoring Ms. Alex Van Hoof’S Class 1A Cross Country Accomplishments

Rep. Timothy V. Johnson

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement of a talented individual from Bloomington, IL. Alex Van Hoof recently placed 2nd in the class 1A Illinois cross country state meet. She finished the 3 mile course in an astounding 17 minutes and 18 seconds. This time also breaks her old record, which was the school record, by 9 seconds. I would also like to congratulate her coach Tom Engelhorn for his hard work with his team and with Alex. This young lady has represented herself, her school and her community in an exemplary fashion and I want to join with all the members of this House in wishing her continued success in her athletic and academic endeavors.