[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E347]
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    CONGRATULATING THE HIGHLAND PARK GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2008

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today to congratulate the Highland Park Girls Swimming and Diving Team 
on winning the title of UIL 4A State Champions.
  In his first year coaching at Highland Park, Jess Cole led the girls 
to their eighth consecutive win in the UIL Texas State Championship on 
Saturday, February 23, 2008. Those who competed at the state meet 
include Allison Arnold, Megan Arnold, Hannah Ferrin, Bolton Harris, 
Delaney Rolfe, Katy Streepey, Katy Tye, and Alex Weber. Their continued 
success can be attributed to their hard work, dedication, passion for 
swimming and a strong sense of team spirit. In addition to claiming the 
title of State Champions, the Highland Park Girls Swimming and Diving 
Team now holds the longest state record in UIL swimming and diving, 
matching Class A Booker's record in girls golf as the longest in Texas 
high school sports since record keeping began in 1910.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the members of the Highland Park Girls Swimming and 
Diving Team for their well-deserved victory and wish them all the best 
in future endeavors.

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