[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   A TRIBUTE TO THE JESSIEVILLE LIONS

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 17, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, it is with honor and great pride that I 
recognize and congratulate the Jessieville Lions of Jessieville, AR, 
whose outstanding teamwork and dedication on the football field earned 
them a Class 2A Arkansas State Title at War Memorial Stadium in Little 
Rock on December 8, 2006. The Jessieville Lions embody the spirit of 
teamwork, determination, and all that defines a champion.
  As a parent, I value the important lessons that teamwork teaches our 
students in pursuit of a lifetime of success. I have long been an 
advocate of sports and extracurricular activities as they complement 
academic excellence, inspire leadership, and build character, which 
better prepare our State's students to face the challenges of the 21st 
century.
  It is a tremendous honor to congratulate the Jessieville High School 
football program on winning the Class 2A Arkansas State Football 
Championship. I applaud the Jessieville Lions for their season. This 
victory is the result of hard work contributed by the players, 
students, coaching staff, faculty and the community. I salute all who 
remained focused on this goal and especially the players who rose to 
the occasion to become State champions. Congratulations Lions.

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