[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CRANE HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL--MISSOURI CLASS 2 STATE CHAMPIONS

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 24, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Crane Lady 
Pirates Basketball Team for winning the Missouri Class 2 Girls State 
Championship.
  The win capped off a commanding season in which the Lady Pirates won 
30 games, including a 21-game winning streak. Members of the team 
include Maggie McMenamy, Allie Hagler, Addie Reel, Riley Israel, Loni 
Johnson, Jalee Johnson, Kylie Vaught, Lexi Vaught, Emma Lander, Sam 
Bunting, Justeen Mahan, Kylee Moore, Shelby Roder, and Keren Belin. It 
was through their hard work and dedication that they achieved such a 
high level of success.
  I also want to recognize Head Coach Jeremy Mullins and Assistant 
Coaches Billy R. Redus and Maranda Vaught. They developed a powerhouse 
program, and they should be commended on developing these young women 
into strong leaders on and off the court.
  The Crane community is justifiably proud of this extraordinary group 
of talented student-athletes. I urge my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the Crane Lady Pirates as they celebrate their Class 2 
Girls State Championship.

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