Karen Bass: “I know that my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to several New Hampshire Olympians who skated their way into…”

“I know that my colleagues will join me in paying tribute to several New Hampshire Olympians who skated their way into America's heart last month. Their dazzling talent and can-do spirit and proud patriotism gave the world a glimpse of what makes our Nation so special. As an American, I can think of few prouder moments in our history than when the U.S. women's hockey team claimed the Gold Medal for our country. As a Nation, we felt the magic of this newest miracle on ice as our heroes collected their hard-earned prize and secured their place in Olympic history. Like all great champions, Team USA gave us something greater than a victory; they inspired girls all over the world to dream new Olympic dreams and strive to achieve their goals with grace and class. As a father of such a little girl, I thank them for being such wonderful world models. Today, as New Hampshire pays tribute to Team USA, I congratulate the New Hampshire natives and Dartmouth and UNH grads who represented our State so proudly: Tricia Dunn, Katie King, Tara Mounsey, Colleen Coyne, Sue Merze, Kayrn Bye, Gretchen Ulion, Sarah Tueting. May your spirits always shine as brightly as the gold that you have won.”