[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 34 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE CARTHAGE BULLDOGS FOR WINNING THE TEXAS 3A DIVISION I 
                         FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                           HON. LOUIE GOHMERT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 28, 2014

  Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to have a number of 
outstanding football programs well established within the First 
District of Texas. To have two tremendous east Texas teams as the last 
ones standing, battling it out for a state championship title, makes me 
all the more proud as their Representative in Washington, D.C.
   Today, we stand to recognize and congratulate the Carthage Bulldogs 
on a stellar high school football season in 2013 which culminated with 
their claiming the Texas State 3A--Division I Championship over the 
previously undefeated Kilgore Bulldogs, also an extraordinarily 
talented group of young men who were playing in their second state 
title match in school history.
   As a result of extraordinary teamwork and athletic prowess, these 
two east Texas powerhouse teams faced off in what became known as the 
``Bulldog Bowl.'' This canine clash came just one year after both teams 
were defeated in the state semifinals. More than 17,000 fans packed the 
stadium the week before Christmas to witness this battle to determine 
who would be ``top dawg'' in the state of Texas for 2013. The 34-23 
victory secured the Carthage Bulldogs' fourth state championship trophy 
since 2008, the team having captured three straight state titles from 
2008 to 2010.
   The Carthage Bulldogs' 2013 championship success is a testament to 
superb coaching, as well as a tribute to the players and all who 
assisted them along the way. Such championships do not come without 
extensive year-round preparation of everyone involved, the coaches' 
tireless groundwork, unrivaled discipline & selfless teamwork of 
players and staff, enthusiastic support and unwavering encouragement 
from family, friends and fans, all fueled by a dogged determination to 
reach the highest goal achievable in Texas football.
   The lessons learned about teamwork and discipline will undoubtedly 
improve every participant's life in immeasurable ways. These same 
lessons should help boost every player, coach, and supporter through 
the knowledge that potential obstacles that lie ahead in life can be 
overcome with championship capability.
   Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Glenn Hambrick, Principal Otis 
Amy, Assistant Principals Pat Browning and Wade Watson, along with the 
entire athletic staff including Athletic Director and Head Football 
Coach Scott Surratt, Assistant Coaches Chris Smith, Darren Preston, 
Andre Granger, Chris Cloninger, Clint Endsley, Matt Folmar, John 
Goodwin, Brandon Hargers, Ryan Marion, Dennis McLaughlin, Benny 
Mitchell, Mike Morgan, Jay Malone, Charlie Tucker, Jim Milstead, and 
Stephen Luman; the Junior High Coaches Paul Bishop, Brian Caver, Jeff 
Griffin, Brian Stacy, and Damon Roberts; Athletic Trainer Dustin Swaim; 
and Student Assistants Mason Brittain, Kyla Burd, David Johnson, 
Nicholle Moore, Cynthia Puente, Hannah Taylor, Sydnee Taylor, and Sarai 
Vassar; and Athletic Secretary Mamie Vanover.
   And of course, we pay tribute to the championship team consisting of 
Jakeldric Jackson, Dylan Possoit, Keldrean Strong, Blake Bogenschutz, 
Terian Goree, Jeremy Matlock, O'keeron Rutherford, Clark Neuman, 
Kirston Ingram, Troy Davis, Roberto Jimenez, Trevor Cooper, Jarod 
Blissett, Ross Barron, Tevin Pipkin, Christian Allison, Micah 
Templeton, Jordan Romero, Juston Clough, Tredarion Jackson, Bryian 
Bolton, Ty Jones, Tra'Kareon Leary, James Marshall, D'Vodney Brooks, 
Jace Zett, Johnathan Brown, Ronald Mayweather, Javontay Brown, 
Christopher Howard, De'Arreus Hearn, Rafael Hernandez, Gilbert Perez, 
Travis Phillips, Jimmy Gonzalez, Seth Ward, Kiiron Lewis, Jonthan 
Sells, Ravodney Hardy, Kedrick Henderson, Cade Clinton, Garrett Harvey, 
Branton Halcumb, Bryce Rickert, Mario McCain, Braden Russell, Micah 
Johnson, Hunter Hutto, Nolan Griffin, Akashdeep Singh, Devon Nitzschke, 
TC Bryant, Jonathon Rayson, Griffin Bankhead, Trevor Broadway, Brandon 
Carlson, Adrian Goodacre, Dillon Husar, Cristian Jimenez, Jarrod McLin, 
Cagan Baldree, Leonard Maxwell, Marquise Guinn, Ja'Marcus Roberson, and 
Tavorin Pellum.
   May God continue to bless these young people, their families, 
friends, and all those individuals who refer to Carthage as home. It is 
my most esteemed honor to congratulate the 2013 State Champion Carthage 
Bulldogs and everyone involved with this endeavor, as their legacy is 
now recorded in the Congressional Record that will endure as long as 
there is a United States of America.

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