[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E34]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CLAIRTON BEARS PIAA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 18, 2012

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating the Clairton Bears on another perfect high school 
football season and their third consecutive PIAA Class A state 
championship victory.
  The Bears' win in Hershey, PA extended their current winning streak 
to 47 games, the longest in the nation at the high school, collegiate, 
and professional levels.
  These outstanding achievements are the culmination of years of hard 
work and dedication on the part of the coaching staff and players.
  The staff included head coach Tom Nola and assistant coaches Tim 
Bukowski, Jim Dumm, Eric Fusco, Marc Gambino, Wayne Wade, Jr., and 
Remondo Williams, Sr.
  The players consisted of ten seniors--Trenton Coles, Devante 
Gardlock, Dakota Halcomb, Remondo Williams, Capri Thompson, Reuben 
Kelley, Carvan Thompson, Garnett Gallmore, Erik Walker, and Donte 
Thomas--as well as underclassmen Tyus Booker, Bryon Clifford, Terrish 
Webb, Titus Howard, Vinny Moody, Robert Boatright, Armani Ford, Ryan 
Williams, Damion Rump, Devontae Hammonds, Tyler Boyd, Esaias Hammonds, 
Hasson Petty, Devonte Harvey, Dyran Davenport, Kenny Mason, Garrett 
Santoline, Jordan Gressem, Vance Gibson, Robert Wellington, and Israel 
Melvin.
  Pittsburgh is proud of the Clairton Bears for continuing the rich 
tradition of athletic success which our community has come to expect. I 
congratulate the Bears once again on their victory and flawless season, 
and I wish the returning players and coaches further success next 
season. Thank you.

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