[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2116]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING ASHLEY BYRD

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ashley Byrd 
for earning a spot on the Texas Girls Coaches Association's All-State 
Volleyball Team. This honor is awarded to top female athletes for their 
superior performance on the court.
  The Texas Girls Coaches Association is the largest group of girls' 
athletic coaches in the Nation, and serves the coaches and 
administrators at every level of education. The elite All-State 
Volleyball Team is selected by a committee panel of coaches and 
administrators, and is comprised of the most competitive female 
athletes in the State.
  As a senior at Denton Ryan High School in the 26th District of Texas, 
Ashley manages to give her absolute best efforts when the team requires 
it most. Ms. Byrd has led the Lady Raiders to their first playoff berth 
since 2000, and was named the District 4-5A Most Valuable Player.
  I extend my most sincere congratulations to Ashley Byrd and wish her 
the best of luck in her academic and athletic career.

                          ____________________