[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 49 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOOTBALL TEAM

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Georgia 
School for the Deaf's football team on winning the 2007 National Eight-
Man Deaf Prep Football Championship. It's located in the heart of Cave 
Spring, Georgia, Floyd County, in my 11th District. The school has now 
won three national football titles since it was established in 1846, 
almost 160 years ago. This year's team finished the season with an 
outstanding 7 and 1 record, and they defeated schools from six other 
States.
  Madam Speaker, the Tigers exhibited dedication, teamwork, and 
perseverance all season long, and it certainly paid off. I want to 
congratulate their Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Erik 
Whitworth; his Assistant Coaches, Sidney Sharp, David Conti, Eugene 
Neal, B.B. Chubb, and Shawn Self, as well as the entire Tiger football 
team on a great season. Four of the team members, Patrick Bryant, Andy 
Sugg, Timothy Simmons, and Andrew Henderson were all selected as 
members of the All American Deaf Football Team.
  Madam Speaker, all of these athletes have brought much pride to 
Georgia, to the School for the Deaf, and the entire State, and I ask 
you to join me in celebrating their accomplishment.

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