[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 80 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
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      RECOGNITION OF O.D. WYATT HIGH SCHOOL BOYS STATE TRACK TEAM

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 1998

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to your attention the 
remarkable efforts and acclamations of the track team from the 
Chaparrals of O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth, Texas. These fine 
young men not only won the University Interscholastic League state 
championships, but left all their fellow competitors behind. Headlining 
the team is senior sprinter Demario Wesley, who was individually 
honored by the Fort Worth Star Telegram as the male track athlete of 
the year. Mr. Wesley placed first in all three events he entered. Just 
one year after trying to run on an ankle with bone spurs, Wesley won 
the 100 meter dash in a time of 10.23 seconds, the 200 meter run in a 
time of 20.74 as well as anchoring the 4x100 meter relay. With Wesley 
taking the leading position, Wyatt won the state competition by a 26 
point margin. Wyatt's most impressive accomplishment came in the 4x100 
meter relay victory when Milton Wesley, Monte Clopton, Michael Franklin 
and Demario Wesley broke their own national record. I would like to 
recognize the extraordinary efforts of this exemplary team as well as 
their coach Lee Williams whose hard work has inspired his team to 
victory. These young men have not only set a standard for future Wyatt 
boys track teams, they have proven that next years stars are currently 
in our schools and in our homes. Mr. Speaker, let us join in 
congratulating O.D. Wyatt High School on their accomplishments at the 
state track championships.

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