Today we recognized Haley Skarupa, a member of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, for her competitive efforts and for winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. See the video. Here's the full press release:
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 23, 2018—The Montgomery County Council will congratulate Haley Skarupa, a member of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, for her competitive efforts and for winning an Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. At the beginning of the Council meeting, Councilmember Sidney Katz and County Executive Isiah Leggett will present Skarupa with a proclamation recognizing her outstanding achievements. The meeting will take place in the Third Floor Council Hearing Room.
The U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey team competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeong Chang, South Korea and earned their first gold medal in 20 years. The Americans defeated Canada 3-2 in an overtime shootout.
“It is quite an honor to recognize Haley Skarupa for her gold medal performance in Pyeong Chang during the Winter Olympics,” said Councilmember Katz. “We have so many talented residents in District 3 but this accomplishment really sets Haley apart!”
“I am so proud of Haley for accomplishing her dream to be on the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Team and compete in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games,” said County Executive Ike Leggett. “Haley earned her gold medal through hard work and perseverance. It was not easy, but she refused to give up. Montgomery County is home to the brightest and most talented youth in the world and Haley is an inspiration to any young person who is working hard to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.”
In addition to Skarupa being an Olympic gold medal winner, she also has won three International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships and three Four Nations Cups.
Councilmember Katz, County Executive Leggett and the Council congratulate Haley Skarupa for her outstanding achievements as a member of the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Team. Residents and leaders in Montgomery County, Maryland and across the country take great pride in her accomplishments.
The Council meeting will be televised live by County Cable Montgomery (CCM). The channel can be viewed on Cable Channels 996 (high definition) and 6 (standard definition) on Comcast, Channels 1056 (HD) and 6 (SD) on RCN and Channel 30 on Verizon.
The Council meeting also will be available live via streaming through the Council web site athttp://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/ondemand/index.html.
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