[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE NAVARRE HIGH SCHOOL LADY RAIDERS WEIGHLIFTING TEAM AS 
                            STATE CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Amanda Friar, Alyssa Jones, Chelsea King, Heather Lynch, Kylie Shelley, 
Morrigan Webb, Praise Pettus, Sarah Cox, Savannah Rodwell, Skye 
Barberi, Taylor Smith, and Coach Garrett Bagley of the Navarre High 
School Lady Raiders Weightlifting Team on earning their school's first 
state title.
  On Saturday, February 9, 2013, under the coaching and leadership of 
Garrett Bagley, the Lady Raiders Weightlifting Team became Florida High 
School Athletic Association State Champions. After finishing in second 
place for the past three years, victory for the Lady Raiders was that 
much sweeter. This season, through the perfect blend of perseverance, 
discipline, focus, and desire, the Navarre Raiders were ultimately 
triumphant and defeated two-time defending state champion, Spruce 
Creak, for the title in a close 24-23 win.
  A commendable eleven members of the lady Raiders team performed 
exceptionally well at the sectional competition and qualified for the 
State Championship. Of those eleven teammates, six lifters earned 
themselves individual medals with senior Amanda Friar leading the team 
as the 110-pound weight class individual gold medalist, followed by 
Skye Barberi and Praise Pettus finishing with second-place showings, 
Alyssa Jones and Kylie Shelley finishing fourth, and Chelsea King 
finishing sixth. I am certain that their impressive victory will 
continue to be a cherished moment in each of their lives.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize the Navarre High School Lady Raiders Weightlifting Team on 
their accomplishments and their continuing commitment to excellence at 
Navarre High School. My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating them and 
everyone who has played a supportive role in guiding their team to 
victory. We wish them all the best for continued success.

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