[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E85-E86]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE 1997 LIBERTY CENTER FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE OHIO 
                    DIVISION V 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 
Liberty Center High School football team completed a truly memorable 
season by winning the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division V 
State Championship.
  The 1997 Liberty Center High School football team demonstrated that, 
with a great deal of hard work, with dedication to the task at hand, 
and with a strong sense of commitment, you can realize your dreams and 
make them come true.
  The Liberty Center 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 Tiger Football Team capped off a 
perfect 14-0 season by easily defeating Amanda Clearcreek in the 
Division V state championship game held in Massillon, Ohio. The 49-8 
victory is the culmination of an effort that started four years ago, 
when, unfortunately, Liberty Center lost in the title game.
  Under the guidance and leadership of Head Coach Rex Lingruen, the 
Tigers realized a lifelong dream, through a great deal of hard-fought 
success. As a result of the team's unwavering loyalty for each other, 
the dedication and commitment to Coach Lingruen, and the enthusiasm 
they have for the game of football, the 1997 season ended in victory. 
The unselfish attitude of the Liberty Center Tigers 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 Rex Lingruen and the 
1997 Division V State Football Champions, the Liberty Center High 
School Tigers. I would urge all of my colleagues to join me in paying 
special tribute to an outstanding team.

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