[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 21, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E605]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO THE COPPELL HIGH SCHOOL LARIETTES DRILL TEAM

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2007

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Coppell 
High School Lariettes Drill Team for earning the National Championship 
at the Contest of Champions in Orlando's Walt Disney World of Sports 
complex on March 3-5, 2007. This is the second National Championship in 
4 years for the Coppell Lariettes.
  The Lariettes competed against 50 schools from across the Nation and 
took first-place honors in all categories they competed in to earn the 
National Championship award.
  Each of the 69 Lariettes worked tirelessly to perfect their intricate 
routines. Dedication, hard work and discipline were necessary for the 
dancers to achieve the standard of excellence required for a first-
place finish.
  Besides dancing, the Coppell Lariettes achieve high marks 
academically in addition to other disciplines such as singing, acting, 
video production, art, journalism and sports.
  I would like to congratulate the Lariette director, Julie Jones on 
her exceptional work with this group of dancers and The Lariette 
Service Organization for organizing fund raising and team events.
  Again, I offer my congratulations to the Coppell High School 
Lariettes Drill Team for an outstanding achievement.

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