[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 9 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              ALLEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. I want to talk about a high school 
champion. I rise to congratulate the 2008 state champions of Texas high 
school football--the Blue and White Allen Eagles.
  Last month, the Allen Eagles defeated Fort Bend Hightower 21 to 14 in 
a stunning second half comeback to win the Texas 5-A football 
championship in Houston's Reliant Stadium. The crowd went wild!
  Under head coach Tom Westerberg, the Eagles' football program has 
thrived with stellar seasons in '07, '06 and '05 as well.
  I will insert the names of the top coaches into the Record.
  There is a special story about this team. Each spring, the rising 
seniors pick a motto for the upcoming season. The players selected: 
Start strong. Finish strong.
  Congratulations to the Allen Eagles. Way to finish strong. I salute 
you. God bless you, and God bless America.
  Go Eagles!
  Tom Westerberg, Head Coach, Asst. Athletic Director.
  Terry Gambill, Asst. Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator.
  Jeff Fleener, Offensive Coordinator.
  Jeff Chaney, Special Teams Coordinator.
  Mike Carter, Strength Coordinator.

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