[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E83]
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  TRIBUTE TO THE 1997 DELPHOS ST. JOHN'S HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON 
           WINNING THE OHIO DIVISION VI FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to 
rise today to pay special tribute to an outstanding group of student-
athletes from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. This past fall, the 
Delphos St. John's High School football team completed a truly 
memorable season by winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association 
Division VI State Championship.
  The 1997 Delphos St. John's High School football team demonstrated 
that, with a great deal of hard work, dedication to the task at hand, 
and with a strong sense of commitment, you can realize your dreams and 
make them come true.
  The Delphos St. John's football team achieved more this past year 
than any other football team in the school's history by winning its 
first ever State Football Championship. The Blue Jays football team 
capped off a perfect 14-0 season by defeating second-ranked Norwalk St. 
Paul 42-28 in the Division VI state championship game.
  Under the guidance of Head Coach Vic Whiting, the Blue Jays realized 
a life-long dream, through a great deal of hard-fought success. Their 
willingness to sacrifice for each other, to find the extra energy 
needed to produce a champion is a true testament to the unwavering 
loyalty that each player has for the team. The unselfish attitude of 
the Delphos St. John's Blue Jays is certainly a good example of what 
can be accomplished when people work together for a common goal.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Coach Vic Whiting and the 
1997 Division VI State Champions, the Delphos St. John's High School 
Blue Jays. I would urge all of my colleagues to join me in paying 
special tribute to an outstanding team.

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