[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AS 
                    FLORIDA STATE CLASS 3A CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 25, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Pine Forest High School girls' track and field team on their recent 
victory as Florida State Class 3A champions for the second consecutive 
year.
  Bringing home the trophy for the 2011 state championship is an 
accomplishment these young women earned through their unwavering 
determination and hard work. Returning to the competition this year, 
they knew that steadfast commitment to their team, coach and community 
would be what it would take to win yet another state championship and 
maintain their title.
  Under the leadership of their head coach, Paul Bryan, the true grit 
and determination it took for these young women to bring home a state 
championship is inspiring. The victory did not come easily for the Lady 
Eagles. Once they took flight, they were faced with injuries and 
trials; however, just like any great athletes, they overcame these 
setbacks and soared to 59 points, crossing the finish line as 
champions. Their dreams of keeping their title became a reality, and 
the Lady Eagles made history. As the first team from the Pensacola area 
to win two consecutive state team titles, they made Northwest Florida 
proud.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I congratulate the Pine 
Forest High Lady Eagles for their outstanding accomplishments. My wife 
Vicki joins me in offering our best wishes to the team, coaches, 
faculty, and students at Pine Forest High School for their continued 
success.

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