[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 177 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 TRIBUTE TO THE GIRLS' VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF CHEROKEE TRAIL 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 Volleyball team of Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, 
Colorado on winning the 2015 Colorado 5A State Championship game on 
November 14, 2015.
  The students and staff who were a part of the title winning Cougar 
team deserve the utmost respect and commendation for winning in what 
has been a season full of challenges. Following the tragic death of one 
of their players, Celeste James, and a serious injury to another, 
Amazing Ashby, the Cherokee Trail Cougars showed courage in the face of 
true adversity to complete an amazing title winning season which 
honored their teammates.
  In their dominant performances in the State Championships, the girls 
of Cherokee Trail High School's volleyball team proved that hard work, 
dedication, and perseverance is the perfect recipe for champions. These 
volleyball players were led to the championship title through the 
tireless leadership of their head coach, Terry Miller, and his 
commendable staff.
  I also congratulate the educators and parents of this superb team. 
The faculty who supported the Cougars 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 all of the residents of Aurora, 
Colorado, in congratulating the Cherokee Trail Cougars on their State 
Championship.

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