[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 9, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ORRICK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2008

  Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, let me take this opportunity to 
congratulate the Orrick High School Football Team on winning the 
Missouri Class 1 Football Championship. The team, led by Coach Pat 
Richard, won the game in double overtime against Thayer High. The 
Orrick Bearcats headed into the title game as a perfect 14-0 team ready 
to play. From a team that had its struggles in the early 2000s, this 
group has come a long way and has achieved the ultimate State prize. 
The thrilling win exemplifies the drive and ambition of these young 
men. I would like to share their success with you, Madam Speaker, and I 
am confident that my colleagues will echo my praise.

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