[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E820]
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        CONGRATULATING LOVETT BASEBALL ON AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
Lovett High School baseball team. On May 27, the Lions bested the 
Westminster Wildcats in a best of three championship series to win the 
AA division state championship.
   Although the Wildcats won the first game of the series, the Lions 
mounted a comeback to win the second game in overtime and carried their 
momentum into the deciding third game to clench the school's first 
title since 2009.
   This season, Coach Lance Oubs, his staff, and these young men have 
worked tirelessly to earn their place in Georgia baseball history. The 
team's seniors 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 Lions teams.
   I encourage the entire team to savor their victory and remember the 
season's important life lessons of responsibility, persistence, and 
self-discipline. These traits will serve them well throughout their 
lives.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I congratulate the Lovett 
Lions on their well-deserved 2013 2A 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 Atlanta, and Georgia's 11th 
District. Go Lions.

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