[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2001

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give recognition to the 
football team of Bowie High School for winning the Maryland State 
Football Championship. An estimated ten thousand fans were in 
attendance at Byrd Stadium on the Campus of the University of Maryland 
to witness Bowie High School's first ever division 4A football 
championship.
  On December 1st, Bowie completed their season with a 23-6 victory 
over rival and previously unbeaten Eleanor Roosevelt High School. The 
game was the first All-Prince George's County title game since 1983, 
and the first time Bowie High School has played for the championship 
since 1987. The victory capped an outstanding season for Coach Scott 
Chadwick and his Bulldogs.
  The championship culminated an incredible revival of the football 
program. When athletic director Bob Estes was hired two years ago, the 
football program had not had a winning record since 1988. The team had 
a 38-61 record from 1989 to 1997, including six years with less than 
four wins. Since Head Coach Chadwick took over the team four years ago, 
they have increased their win total each year, and now have a 
championship trophy.
  Bowie High School's first championship is especially gratifying for 
the fans that have been vocally and passionately supporting the team 
throughout the year. Many parents of the team have been actively 
involved in the school's pep rallies and have stuck with the team 
throughout some tough years.
  I applaud the efforts of the team members, their coaching staff, 
their fans, the school system and the Bowie Community for a winning 
season and for being the Maryland State Football Champions.
  Mr. Speaker, and colleagues, please join with me in wishing the Bowie 
High School football team continued success and congratulations on 
their outstanding achievement.

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