[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 178 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1745]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE DAMASCUS HIGH SCHOOL SWARMIN' HORNETS

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                          HON. JOHN K. DELANEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2015

  Mr. DELANEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Damascus High 
School Swarmin' Hornets for capturing the 2015 Maryland Class 3A State 
Football Championship last week in Baltimore. The victory by Damascus 
capped a perfect 14-0 season and is the school's eighth state 
championship. I'd like to congratulate the Swarmin' Hornets, Coach Eric 
Wallich and his staff, and everyone associated with the team who made 
this championship season possible.
   The Swarmin' Hornets defeated Dundalk 55-14, a dominating victory 
that included a record-setting performance by running back Jake Funk, 
who broke the state mark for touchdowns in a championship game. The 
team also set the state record for the most points scored in a season. 
As the Washington Post headline made clear, the Swarmin' Hornets left 
``no doubt'' that they were the best team in the state.
   Importantly, the team reached these heights after facing adversity 
and heartbreak. Last season, the team was defeated in the championship 
game, but rebounded with an even stronger performance in 2015. That 
experience--working together for months to persevere and accomplish a 
goal even after a painful setback--will inform and inspire the young 
people who compose this team for years to come.
   The Damascus community is extremely proud of their team and their 
achievement, excellence and perseverance should be permanently 
reflected in the official record of the House of Representatives.

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