[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E43-E44]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE 5A DIVISION II FOOTBALL 
                           STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 9, 2007

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my 
congratulations to the

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2006 Cedar Hill High School football team, which on Saturday, December 
23, 2006 earned the title of 5A Division II State Champions and 
finished its storybook season a perfect 16-0.
  On that day it was clear to everyone in the Alamodome that the Cedar 
Hill Longhorns squad deserved the glowing praise it had received all 
season long from its adoring fans. Under head coach Joey McGuire and 
his staff, the Longhorns ripped through four playoff opponents before 
routing the Cypress Falls Golden Eagles 51-17 in the championship game. 
A balanced team effort prevailed with both the Cedar Hill offense and 
defense shining brightly throughout the Longhorns' first ever playoff 
run. Cedar Hill won with discipline, with heart and perhaps most 
importantly, with class and dignity.
  Over the last few years Coach McGuire has developed a special family-
like atmosphere between his players and staff that has resulted in a 
growing sense of camaraderie and purpose. The team's winning attitude 
surfaced many times during the regular season and playoffs, perhaps 
most notably in a comeback, doubleovertime victory over district rival 
DeSoto that showed the true intestinal fortitude of the Longhorns.
  Throughout its historic championship run, Cedar Hill represented the 
ideal virtues of amateur athletic programs--teamwork, tenacity, 
competitiveness and dignity--and its immaculate season will be 
recounted for generations to come in Southwest Dallas County.
  I could not be more proud than to represent Cedar Hill High School in 
Congress, and I congratulate the players, coaches, fans and parents who 
made the 2006 season such a memorable one.

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