[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 80 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
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            HONORING TL HANNA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOCCER TEAM

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                            HON. JEFF DUNCAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
TL Hanna High School Girls' Soccer Team for winning the State 4A 
Championship. These young women had a phenomenal 27 2 season, defeating 
Wando High School two to nothing to capture the state title for the 
first time in school history.
  Led by their coach, Katelyn Davis, and their trainer Jason Powell, 
the team had three players named ``all state'', and five named ``all 
region''.
  After winning the State Championship in Columbia, South Carolina, on 
May 18, one of the players was asked about her head coach by a member 
of the press and stated: ``She is the rock of this team. Our big 
sister. We look up to her so much, and wouldn't be here without her.''
  Coach Davis did an excellent job leading her team to the state title, 
keeping them focused on their motto ``one team, one goal.''
  Competitive sports are valuable for teaching important life lessons 
such as determination, hard work, and being part of a team. I'm 
confident that these young women will carry their experiences with them 
out into the world, and use them to boldly succeed in life.
  Congratulations to: Tatiana Guarin, Madison Anderson, Madyson Strong, 
Paige Miller, Baylee Gillmore, Chelsea Drennan, Catherine Roberts, 
Madison Cutts, Amber Bowles, Kelly Shaw, Meredith Parker, Jan Wilson, 
Anna Brannon, Olivia Bair, Kylie Miller, Christina Barrington, Lina 
Baroni, Margaret McElwee, Fantasia Todd.
  You all have many reasons to be proud. I know that you'll never 
forget your 2012 Championship season, and I hope you'll take the same 
level of boldness that you brought to the field with you everywhere you 
go in life.
  Congratulations Yellow Jackets, and God Bless.

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