[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
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                        A SALUTE TO THE PIRATES

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2001

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lumberton High 
School women's basketball team for their tremendous accomplishment this 
week. Their spirit and determination throughout the 29-1 season has 
been an inspiration to us all.
  On Saturday, March 10, the Lady Pirates defeated East Wake High 
School 69-45 to win the North Carolina state 4-A girls' basketball 
title for the first time in school history. This is truly an amazing 
achievement for Coach Danny Graham, his coaching staff, and the entire 
Pirate team. It was the first state championship won by Lumberton's 
girls in any sport. Lumberton's only other state crown was a 2-A 
football title won in 1951.
  Throughout the year, the Lady Pirates have represented the students 
and faculty of Lumberton High School well by sticking together and 
demonstrating good sportsmanship. Coach Graham has instilled in his 
players the ethic of dedication, sacrifice, and teamwork in the pursuit 
of excellence, and instilled in the rest of us a renewed appreciation 
of what it means to win with dignity and integrity. Indeed, it was my 
distinct privilege to have personally experienced Coach Graham's 
excellence in both instruction and inspiration when I had the 
opportunity to coach our sons' basketball teams together in the 
Lumberton Recreation Department's basketball program several years ago.
  I also salute the many students, teachers, coaches, administrators, 
friends and fans of Lumberton High School who cheered our Lady Pirates 
throughout the season and through the playoffs to the ultimate victory 
in Chapel Hill. Your unwavering support made this truly a family affair 
and an opportunity for unity in our community!
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating this 
extraordinary group of players and their coaches, parents and 
classmates who cheered them on and made this year's basketball season 
one to remember. Congratulations, Pirates!
  The 2000-2001 Lumberton High School Lady Pirates (listed 
alphabetically): Sheena Bell; Katrice Brunson; Juachaun Cogdell; Anna 
Evans; Jennifer Hammonds; Letecia Hardin; Alicia Hunt; Jessica Hunt; 
Missy Jones; Cheryl Locklear; Shakwonda McArn; Billie McDowell; and 
LaTonya Washington.

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