[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 19 (Monday, February 23, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S1456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I rise today in the Senate to pay 
tribute to the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Varsity Cheerleading 
Squad from Lexington, KY. On February 8, the Paul Laurence Dunbar High 
School Varsity Cheerleading Squad won the Universal Cheerleading 
Association's National Championship in Orlando, FL.
  For the young women on this squad this is not just a trophy, it is an 
affirmation that with hard work and determination, anything is 
possible. To accomplish this goal the members not only have to juggle 
long practices and games, but they continue to achieve academic 
excellence. Not only are these young women excellent athletes and 
students but they pride themselves in giving back to their community 
for all the support they have received by doing community service, 
fundraising, and school public relations. The citizens of Lexington, 
KY, are fortunate to have the 2004 National Champions living and 
learning in their community. Their example of hard work and 
determination should be followed by all in the Commonwealth.
  I am very proud of the accomplishments these young women have made. I 
would like to congratulate the members of the Paul Laurence Dunbar High 
School Varsity Cheerleading Squad for their success. But also, I want 
to congratulate their peers, coaches, teachers, administrators, and 
parents for the support and sacrifices they've made to help the Paul 
Laurence Dunbar High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad make their 
dreams a reality.

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