[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 16, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E26]
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                CONGRATULATING LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 16, 2008

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Liberty 
Christian School in Argyle, Texas for winning the TAPP Division II 
State Championship in football.
  This season's title was the program's third state title in six tries, 
and capped a season in which the Warriors went 12-2 and were the No. 1 
ranked team in the Dallas Morning News' Large Private School poll the 
entire season. Liberty Christian's season was certainly a magical one. 
After beginning the season 1-2, the Warriors won 11 games in a row. 
They held opponents to two touchdowns or less in nine of those games 
while scoring 40 or more points in eight games during that stretch.
  The Athletic Director of Liberty Christian, Coach Darren Chrane, 
attributed the success of this season's team after their rough start to 
the resolve of their senior class. ``They decided that they weren't 
going to be denied a win and went out there and dominated against a 
good football team.'' Coach Chrane stated.
  This year's team was eighth out of all private schools in offense 
with an average of 384 yards per game. Defensively, the Warriors were 
11th overall with 246 yards against per game.
  These student athletes exemplify the type of leadership and work 
ethic we all strive to possess. I extend my sincerest congratulations 
to the Liberty Christian football team, Athletic Director Darren 
Chrane, Head Coach Mark Bowles and the entire coaching staff, and all 
of those involved in the successful 2007 season. I wish them the best 
of luck in their future endeavors. It is my honor to represent a group 
that exhibits such talent, hard work, and dedication.

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