[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 24, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E628]
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   CONGRATULATING THE MISSION SHARYLAND RATTLERS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2012

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Mission 
Sharyland Rattlers varsity soccer team of Sharyland High School in 
Sharyland, Texas on winning the UIL Class 5A state boys soccer 
championship. The Sharyland Rattlers boys' soccer team victoriously 
ended a long season on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Birkelbach Field in 
Georgetown, Texas.
  A crowd of more than 750 fans watched the Sharyland Rattlers team win 
3 2 in a shootout to defeat Katy Morton Ranch. In their long 31 3 3 
winning season, this outstanding boys' soccer team proved that hard 
work, dedication, and skill are the perfect recipe for champions. These 
high school soccer players were led to the championship title through 
the tireless leadership of their Head Coach Reveriano Hernandez. I 
congratulate the educators and leaders of this superb team. Key players 
in the team include Most Valuable Player during the Championship game 
Jesus Olivarez and Jorge Medina, Most Valuable Player Defensive during 
the Championship game. Parents, faculty, family, friends and former 
students traveled to the championship game to support and encourage the 
boys' soccer team. This championship marks an accomplishment and proud 
occasion for the team, school and those who attended the game to show 
their support.
  Sharyland High School is part of the Sharyland Independent School 
District. It was Sharyland's first time playing at the UIL state 
tournament and has now set a pace for winning tradition as the school's 
first state soccer championship for Sharyland High School. The 
Sharyland Rattlers have been recognized for setting the area record for 
31 (wins) 3 (ties) 3 (loses). With the motivation to bring home the 
state championship the team devoted 18 hours a week in training and 
practiced diligently during Christmas and Spring Break.
  I am honored to praise the accomplishments of Sharyland, Texas' home 
team, the Sharyland Rattlers boys' soccer team as the Class 5A boys' 
soccer state title champions. Congratulations.

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