[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 176 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1857]
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          CONGRATULATING THE LOVETT SCHOOL LIONS FOOTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize The 
Lovett School Lions varsity football team on an exceptional 2013 
season.
  This Saturday, the Region 6-AA Champion Lions will make their first 
championship game trip to the Georgia Dome, and their first 
championship game since 2007.
  Following an impressive 12-1 season, the Lions defeated Brooks County 
35-12 last Friday in the Class AA semifinals. They now face Lamar 
County in the title game. What's more, they now have the opportunity to 
best the team that eliminated them from last year's playoffs in a hard-
fought game.
  This season, Coach Mike Muschamp, his staff, and these young men have 
worked tirelessly to earn their place in Georgia football 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 reflect proudly on their impressive 
season 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 wish the Lovett Lions 
football team the best of luck in the Class AA State Championship title 
game, and congratulate them on their impressive season. This team has 
brought great pride to their school, the city of Atlanta, and Georgia's 
11th District. Go Lions.

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