[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING FORT OSAGE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
Fort Osage High School football team. This is a group of very special 
young men who have exemplified the finest qualities of teamwork, 
devotion and sportsmanship by taking an active part in the classroom 
and on the field. These Indians relentlessly pursued their goal and 
were rewarded with their first state football title in school history.
   The Fort Osage Indians defeated Chaminade 63-28 in the Missouri 
Class 5 Championship. Senior Skylar Thompson managed to score an 
astounding seven times. This capped an outstanding season for Thompson, 
who was awarded the Thomas A. Simone Award as the best high school 
football player in the Kansas City area. The work and effort these 
young men have persevered through over the years has not only earned 
them numerous honors on and off the field, but also the respect of 
their families, classmates, and community.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending the Fort 
Osage High School football team for their accomplishments on the field 
and for their efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of 
Missouri Class Five state champions.

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