Shimkus Recognizes Salt Fork Girls Track Team

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent congressional record recognizing the Salt Fork Girls Track Team on their state title.

The Salt Fork Storm posted 52 points to give the school its first ever Class 1A girls track state title on Saturday, May 21.

“I would like to recognize the effort of this amazing team and congratulate them on their historic season as they celebrate their well-deserved title,” said Shimkus.

The statement specifically recognizes Jenny Kimbro, Abby Nicholson, and Katie Witte. Kimbro won the long jump, the 100-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles, and finished third in the 200-meter dash, Nicholson took fourth in the shot put and sixth in the discus, while Witte took fifth in the discus. Their efforts were enough to bring the title home to Salt Fork.

“I look forward to the continued success of the Salt Fork girls track team,” Shimkus said. “And I extend my best wishes for another outstanding season next year.”

The entry in the congressional record can be found HERE.

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