[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 177 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  TRIBUTE TO THE GIRLS' VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM OF VALOR CHRISTIAN HIGH 
                                 SCHOOL

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                           HON. MIKE COFFMAN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 8, 2015

  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Girls' 
Varsity Softball team of Valor Christian High School in Highlands 
Ranch, Colorado on winning the 2015 Colorado 4A State Championship game 
on October 25, 2015.
  The students and staff who were a part of the title winning Eagle 
team deserve to be honored for finishing what had already been a 
fantastic season by winning the State Championship for the second time 
in two years. Recording 15 shutouts from their 23 victories, and 
outscoring their opponents 285-29 helps to illustrate just how dominant 
the Valor Christian Eagles were this past season.
  Throughout their performances in the State Championships, the girls 
of Valor Christian High School's softball team proved that hard work, 
dedication, and perseverance is the perfect recipe for champions. The 
team was led to the championship title through the tireless leadership 
of their head coach, Dave Atencio, and his commendable staff.
  I also congratulate the teachers and parents of this great team. The 
faculty who supported the Eagles throughout the season must be 
recognized. No team, no matter how talented and committed, can rise to 
the level of State Champions without exceptional support and guidance 
from their teachers and parents.
  It is with great pride that I join with the families of Highlands 
Ranch, Colorado, in congratulating the Valor Christian Eagles on their 
second straight State Championship.

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