[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E322]
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CONGRATULATING THE INDIANA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONS AT PLYMOUTH 
                              HIGH SCHOOL

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                           HON. JOE DONNELLY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2008

  Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, today I rise before you to extend 
congratulations to the Plymouth High School Lady Pilgrims girls 
basketball team. The Lady Pilgrims succeeded in clinching the 3A state 
championship on March 1, 2008 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis 
with a thrilling 47-46 victory over Indianapolis Chatard.
  The Lady Pilgrims worked tirelessly this season to win their second 
Semi-State title in Plymouth High School history. This significant 
victory led to their first State title ever for the girls' basketball 
team.
  The Plymouth team consisted of thirteen outstanding young women, 
including: Seniors Leslie Swihart, Laura Garrity, Jessica McMillen, 
Jessica Centa and Brittany Payne; Juniors Alex Starr, Brittany Davis, 
Danielle Hayden, Lyzz Smith and Erin McNeil; Sophomore Chelsea Benge; 
and Freshmen Marisa Green and Meagan Barron.
  Also, we should not fail to acknowledge the support structure around 
the team. Head Coach Dave Cox with assistants Lindsay Houin, Dave 
Duncan and Russ Teall guided the Pilgrims to victory. The team received 
tremendous community support as evidenced by the busloads of fans that 
traveled to Indianapolis for the game and the thunderous applause of 
supporters who gathered to welcome the team home after their victory.
  I offer my congratulations to the members of the girls' basketball 
team of Plymouth High School, the coaching staff, the school 
administration and community, and the surrounding Plymouth community 
for their accomplishments this season on the road to the 3A State 
Championship.




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