[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 62 (Friday, April 27, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF THE MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
players of Marcus High School's boys' basketball team as they celebrate 
their second consecutive title as 5A state champions. Capably led by 
Head Coach Danny Henderson, the team's history is a story of success.
  The Marcus Marauders demonstrated their determination last year by 
winning the 2011 state championship. This year, I am very pleased to 
see they have retained the title of 5A state champions. In the last 
three seasons, Marcus High School won 115 of its 121 games, proof that 
the team's drive is matched by its athletic ability. Teammates Phil 
Forte and Marcus Smart scored 39 points defending their Class 5A 
championship with a 56-52 victory over Fort Bend Travis. The Marauders 
closed out the 2011 2012 season with a four point victory. Forte was 
named the Most Valuable Player of the 2012 Class 5A state championship 
game.
  I am proud of these young men and their coaches; they have been 
excellent athletic ambassadors for the Town of Flower Mound and the 
Lewisville Independent School District. Joining me in saluting their 
tremendous achievement are their fellow Marcus High School students and 
the LISD administrators, staff and teachers who have supported their 
efforts. I am pleased to recognize the Marcus High School boys' 
basketball team of Flower Mound, Texas as 5A state champions for 2012.

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