Note: Attached picture from the ceremony; L-R Tim Baker, Daniel Borton, Jackie Walorski and Tanner Brooks
State Rep. Jackie Walorski
Contact: Graig Lubsen
Room 401-8, Statehouse
317-232-9693 or 1-800-382-9841
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Rep. Walorski Honors National Champion Skeet Shooters
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 14, 2008) -- Earlier this week, state Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Jimtown) honored a trio of Michiana national champion skeet shooters with certificates of achievement. Daniel Borton of North Liberty , Tim Baker of LaPorte and Tanner Brooks of Walkerton were crowned last week at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships.
Rep. Walorski presented the certificates in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon in Walkerton. After the ceremony, they shot together.
"Being able to meet these young champions was exciting," said Rep. Walorski. "Speaking with the boys, I was able to learn a great deal about the sport. Anytime you have national champions from our area, I believe we should celebrate them. I am proud of what they have accomplished and I'm sure that residents across Michiana are feeling the same way."
The three teammates are active members of a local Youth Skeet Team, the Hoosier Gun Swingers (HGS), based out of Walkerton , Indiana . The head coach of the team is Rudy Adams, a long time Walkerton resident. The Hoosier Gun Swingers are supported by numerous local businesses and organizations who have donated time, money and materials for the team.
Tim Baker is the son of Laurel and Keith Baker of LaPorte. Daniel Borton is the son of Donita and Matt Borton of North Liberty . Tanner Brooks is the son of Denise and Gary Brooks of Walkerton.
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