[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 30 (Thursday, March 16, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL LADY CATS BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2000

  Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, the Washington High School Lady Cats 
basketball team of Pensacola, FL, deserves special commendation for 
recently capping its perfect season by winning the Class 4A Florida 
state championship. As 1999-2000 4A State Champions, earning an 
impressive 31-0 record, I proudly recognize their achievement as the 
only undefeated high school basketball team--boys or girls--in my 
State.
  I grant credit for this outstanding achievement to the entire Lady 
Cats team. I especially congratulate Jessica Pierce, who was named 
Class 4A Player of the Year, as well as 4A tournament Most Valuable 
Player. She and Lady Cats Jeanine Albritton, Sarah Bennett, Syreeta 
Byrd, Tasha Cook, LaTrachia Davis, Audra Hayes, Laura Humphreys, 
Clenita Jones, Felecia Likely, Vicky McMillan, Ayana McWilliams, and 
Rebecca Rood demonstrated the necessary skill, teamwork, and dedication 
to achieve their success.
  Coaches Ronnie Bond and Janis Bond also share in the Lady Cats 
success and deserve special recognition. In 25 years coaching 
Washington High School Lady Cats Basketball, they enjoyed 585 wins with 
only 113 losses. During their tenure, in fact, the Lady Cats claimed 
four State championships and landed four State runners up. Therefore, I 
regard the team's recent success as a tribute to these coaches tireless 
effort as well.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Washington High School Lady Cats 
basketball team for exemplifying the true spirit of American 
sportsmanship. Their success shows the value of determination and 
commitment, and should inspire everyone to see that hard work and 
sacrifice lead to attaining the highest goals.

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