[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 169 (Saturday, December 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2186]
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    TRIBUTE TO FORT DALE ACADEMY'S CHAMPIONSHIP EAGLES FOOTBALL TEAM

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor my alma mater, 
Greenville's Fort Dale Academy, for its outstanding achievement in 
capturing the Alabama Independent School Association's Class AAA title.
  On November 19, the Fort Dale Academy Eagles soared to victory over 
their rival, the Monroe Academy Volunteers, winning the state 
championship by a 49 to 21 margin.
  Both teams were outstanding this year, and while I represent Monroe 
Academy in Congress, I hope they will allow me to express my pride for 
this unique achievement by my alma mater.
  I wish to congratulate the Eagles' head coach James ``Speed'' 
Sampley, assistant coaches Daniel Autrey, Josh Beverly, Clint Lowery, 
Jason Taylor, Jimmy Gardner, Jimmy Phelps, Bert Rice, and Will 
McInvale; and, the Eagles varsity players, Taylor Windham, Matthew 
Bender, Eli Blackmon, Ryan Salter, Andrew Callen, Stephen Till, Stewart 
Matthews, Hunter Armstrong, Ryan Taylor, Dylan Jones, Patrick Russell, 
Chip Taylor, Mason Stinson, Dow Gardner, Ethan Gregory, Luke Hamm, Zane 
Speir, Taylor Loftin, Perry Singleton, Jacob Phillips, Miller Owens, 
Brandon Matthews, Manny Norrell, Sawyer Reeves, Chase Whiddon, Loredo 
Russell, Caleb Luckie, Tripp Neilson, Patten Thompson, Charlie 
Scofield, Alex Bloodworth, Taylor Hartley, Cade Tillery, Brady Clark, 
Larry Harold, Tyler Jones, Ethan Edgar, Davis Crocker, Bud Thagard, 
Chase Smith, Chance Williams, Alex Medley, Jonathan Scott, and Will 
Davis.
  Congratulations on an excellent season and for bringing Fort Dale 
Academy its first state crown.

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