Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Honoring a Local Olympic Hero
On Saturday, March 8th I had the honor to attend
the Welcome Home Celebration for US Women’s hockey player and North Reading
resident Alex Carpenter. During the 2014
Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Alex joined her team in the rink against
fierce competition and performed admirably while demonstrating teamwork, sportsmanship,
and resolution.
With a powerful left handed shot, Alex scored goals during
both the semifinals against Sweden, and the finals against Canada, ultimately
winning the silver medal for the United States.
Hundreds of people came out in support of Alex during
Saturday’s Welcome Home Celebration, which featured two ladder trucks from the North
Reading and Middleton fire departments, the North Reading Police Department,
and local officials. I also presented an
official House of Representatives Resolution that Representative Brad Jones and
I sponsored recognizing Alex for her achievements while serving as an
inspiration to us all.
Posted below are several photos from the day’s event, some
of which were taken by North Reading Selectman Bob Mauceri.
