[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E770]
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    CONGRATULATING CARTERSVILLE BASEBALL ON THE DIVISION AAA STATE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
Cartersville High School Baseball team. On May 25th, the Purple 
Hurricanes swept the North Hall Trojans in a best of three championship 
series to win the AAA division state championship.
   Although the North Hall Trojans put up a memorable fight, the Purple 
Hurricanes ultimately hit walk-off single to clench the program's 6th 
title in 12 years.
   This season, Coach Stuart Chester, his staff, and these young men 
have worked tirelessly to earn their place in Georgia baseball history. 
The team's 14 seniors--who are no strangers to adversity--will enter 
the next chapter of their lives knowing that they have upheld their 
school's legacy of excellence and have set a high bar for future Purple 
Hurricanes teams to strive for.
   I encourage the entire team to savor their victory and remember the 
season's important life lessons of responsibility, persistence, and 
self-discipline; they will undoubtedly make them better citizens and 
fathers as they grow older.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I congratulate the 
Cartersville Purple Hurricanes on their well-deserved 2013 division AAA 
State Championship title and wish them luck as they defend their title 
next year. This team has brought great pride to their school, the city 
of Cartersville, and Georgia's 11th District. Go Canes.

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