[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 43 (Tuesday, April 19, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: April 19, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO LADY BULLDOGS

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                            HON. DON JOHNSON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 19, 1994

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
an astonishing athletic achievement by a group of remarkable young 
women in my district. The Lady Bulldogs of Hart County High School this 
year won a State-record sixth straight State basketball championship. 
Six straight State titles. Some of my colleagues in this Chamber may 
have been fortunate enough to have won a single State championship some 
years ago and can recall the joy that came with that accomplishment. 
Lady Bulldog fans have experienced that joy six times over. The Chicago 
Bulls take pride in their three-peat of NBA titles, yet these young 
ladies have doubled that accomplishment. The Dallas Cowboys have two 
straight Super Bowls to their credit; the Lady Bulldogs have tripled 
that output.
  Much of the credit for this accomplishment goes to the coaches, of 
course. First Eddie McCurley and then Glenda Gibson have guided, 
prodded, encouraged, and directed six different groups of athletes to 
the ultimate accomplishment in high school sports. Their dedication to 
the young people of Hart County is heartwarming. It also serves as a 
reminder of how much can be accomplished when a caring adult devotes 
his or her time and energy to such a good cause.
  The numbers speak for themselves: Six State titles and 104 
consecutive victories over Georgia opponents. Mr. Speaker, too often we 
criticize today's youth. Too often we bemoan the perceived lack of 
dedication, the apparent failure to focus on a goal. And then come the 
Hart County Lady Bulldogs to remind us that kids can still come 
together for their school, their parents, and themselves. Go lady 
dogs--shoot for seven.

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