[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 36 (Wednesday, March 19, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING CELINA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING 
                                 SEASON

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 19, 1997

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
accomplishments of a dedicated group of young women who worked together 
in the true spirit of sportsmanship to achieve a long-awaited goal.
  The group is the Celina High School Lady Bulldogs basketball team of 
Celina, TN, and that goal was making it to the State Class A 
championship game. Although they were not victorious, the hardwork and 
dedication they demonstrated throughout the year will not be without 
notice. After all, they were honored as: 1997 Tri-Lakes Conference 
Champions, 1997 District 5 Champions, 1997 Region 3 Champions, and 1997 
State Runner-up.
  These women of Celina High School trained vigorously, played 
tirelessly, and deserve recognition for a job well done.
  I congratulate each member of the team, their head coach, Joe Sims, 
and all the assistant coaches, managers, school administrators, and all 
other support staff. I know they won't soon forget this milestone, and 
those that are still to come.
  The players are true champions: Nicole Davis, Jennifer Davenport, 
Kaylin Walker, Amanda Kendall, Tara Ashlock, Michelle Chambers, Crystal 
Price, Amber Isenberg, Andrea McLerran, Trinity Weddle, Amanda 
Thompson, Erica Melton, Janet Barlow, Courtney Cross, Dana Key, Cera 
Burnette, and Claudia Bailey.

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