[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 183 (Wednesday, December 16, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H9358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       WAYNE COUNTY STATE CHAMPS

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Wayne County 
High School football team on winning the 5A Mississippi State Football 
Championship.
  The War Eagles finished their 12-3 season in a 45-41 victory over the 
defending State champion, Oxford High School.
  In the final minutes of the game, four-star defensive tackle Benito 
Jones caught a touchdown pass from Reggie Stewart, putting the War 
Eagles ahead. Earlier this year, Jones was named a Dandy Dozen, which 
is a title given to the top 12 high school football players in 
Mississippi.
  It takes resilience, perseverance, and, most importantly, skill to 
beat a defending champion on its home turf in Oxford. That is why I 
congratulate the team, Coach Todd Mangum and his staff, and the parents 
and administrators for bringing home the State title.
  We are proud of you.

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