[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 54 (Monday, April 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E525]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE J.M. TATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM AS THE 22ND 
                  FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize J.M. 
Tate High School and to congratulate Asia Cravens, Sarah Barlow, Tanner 
Newman, Hannah Malone, Matthew Bailey, Chance Sturup, Tatiana Teate, 
Amy Sapp, Brianna Riddell, Andrew Belt, and Ryan Colburn as the 22nd 
Florida High School Mock Trial State Champions. This award is evidence 
of their tireless work and steadfast dedication to excellence.
  On the road to state championship, Tate's Mock Trial Team was tasked 
with defeating teams from eighteen judicial circuits across the state. 
Following four rounds of intense competition, Tate High School defeated 
the Community School of Naples in the final round and prevailed as 
Florida State Champions.
  No single component by itself renders a champion, but rather to be a 
champion requires a combination of discipline, desire, focus, and 
determination. The Tate High School Mock Trial Team bounded together by 
their passion for justice and dedication to the rule of law found the 
perfect blend of these elements and made Northwest Florida proud.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the Tate High School Mock Trial Team and their coaches, Angie 
Sapp and Travis Johnson, on their leadership and accomplishments. My 
wife Vicki joins me in congratulating them, and we wish them all of the 
best for their continued success.

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