[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 111 (Tuesday, July 27, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE FORSAN LADY BUFFS' SOFTBALL 2009 AND 2010 STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 27, 2010

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I proudly congratulate the Lady Buffs 
softball team of Forsan High School in Forsan, Texas for winning the 
2009 and 2010 Texas 1A State Softball Championships.
  In their second appearance in the state tournament, the Lady Buffs 
defended their softball state championship. The Forsan Lady Buffs 
finished their 2009-2010 season with a 26-4 record, with none of their 
four losses coming against Class 1A opponents. The impressive record 
demonstrates the team's strength and ability to work together to 
achieve success.
  Coached by Shanna Roberts, this year's Forsan Lady Buffs successfully 
proved that their 2009 State Championship was not a fluke, as critics 
claimed. The team had a strong postseason, outscoring their opponents 
by 41 runs, 50-9. In the 2010 state championship game, Amanda Longorio 
pitched a one-hit shutout, leading the Lady Buffs to a 5-0 win over 
Blue Ridge; this earned her the distinction as the game's Most Valuable 
Player.
  I applaud the Lady Buffs' hard work and tradition of success. With 
great support from the community, the team proved itself as the best 1A 
softball team in Texas two years running. The Lady Buffs exemplify the 
principles of competitive spirit and success both on and off the field, 
and I congratulate them on their well-deserved state championships.

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