[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E353-E354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LA VEGA ISD LADY PIRATES BASKETBALL TEAM

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2014

  Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the La Vega High 
School girls' basketball team for winning the Texas 3A state 
championship title.
  On February 29, 2014, the La Vega Lady Pirates played in the 3A state 
championship

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game against the Argyle Lady Eagles. The Lady Pirates won with a score 
of 47-42.
  The opposing team had taken the lead going into halftime and carried 
it through a majority of the second half. The Lady Pirates never gave 
up hope and continued playing tough. They persevered and came through 
with success at the end.
  There is no better way to cap off such an incredible season, in which 
the Lady Pirates went undefeated, than with their first ever state 
championship title.
  La Vega's Calveion Landrum, named MVP of the game, scored her team 23 
points for her team as they defeated Argyle.
  The Lady Pirates' coach, Amy Gillum, was finally able to achieve the 
goal she started pursuing as a player at La Vega 19 years ago.
  The championship was won as a result of both the players' and coach's 
hard work and dedication to their basketball program.
  I congratulate Coach Gillum on the victory that would not have been 
possible without her guidance and the devotion from her players and 
fans.
  Mr. Speaker, before I close I just want to say congratulations to an 
outstanding Texas District 17 high school girls' basketball team, 
coaching staff, fans, and community.
  Go Lady Pirates.

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